Shadowing+Experience

One of the requirements for Career Seminar is to complete at least 6 hours of shadowing in a career area of your choice. It is best if you complete this assignment during vacation days or after school. This experience must be completed by the end of Christmas vacation or you will receive a "0" in the gradebook.

Step 1 Identify a career area that interests you.

Step 2 Find an individual to shadow that works in the chosen career area.

Step 3 Talk with the individual about shadowing. Explain your assignment to them and give them a copy of the information below. Step 4 Determine a date that is mutually acceptable. Please choose a date and time when school is not in session.

Step 5 Turn in the application for shadowing experience to Mrs. Hartman at least a week before the experience will be completed. Step 6 The day before the scheduled shadowing call your workplace mentor, and discuss arrival time, expected dress, arrangements for lunch, and departure time. Be very polite. Prepare outfit, paperwork, and lunch the night before the experience. Step 7 Make sure you arrive about 5 minutes early. DO NOT BE LATE. Complete the required worksheet. Also, journalize what you do during the time you are visiting. Make sure you are polite and you thank everyone who talks with you. Ask the mentor to complete the evaluation and place it in a sealed envelope you provide. Bring all of the paperwork to school.

Step 8 Write a thank you note to your mentor. Turn the thank you note and envelope into Mrs. Hartman for corrections. Make corrections and Mrs. Hartman will mail the letter. See the letter below for the correct setup.