Hosting a shadow experience is an easy way for businesses to show students the range of career opportunities in their organizations. Employees seem to enjoy the shadow experience as much as the students do. A successful shadow experience takes imagination and planning. The student's age and abilities should be taken into consideration. In general, the younger the student, the shorter and more general the experience should be.
Planned activities can enhance the experience, and small gifts like company pens are a big hit.
Career-oriented high school students always appreciate the individual attention of a mentor. Student shadowing can help businesses show off their company to students who may be future employees. Many companies find that student shadowing is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with schools and students. You would like to work with students of high school age or younger in short-term situations. You are interested in influencing the career decisions of young people at an early age.