CAREERS:JOB SHADOWING PROJECT

Ms. Jones8th Grade

JOB SHADOWING DAY:WHAT IS IT???

• An opportunity for 8th graders to explore a career that interests them.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

•WHEN: Friday, October 21st

•You will report to job site NOT school•You will shadow for 4-6 hours•You must have parent permission to participate

WHERE CAN YOU GO? Site placement is up to YOU Choose a career you’re interested in! If you’re having difficulty finding a site placement, see

me. There may be some limitations due to confidentiality

Examples from last year Doctors Pharmacists Veterinarians Beauticians Morticians Teachers Music Store Banker Police Officers

DETAILS

Students contact the Job Shadow site and receive approvalSupervisor must be 21+Must have 2+ years experience

Students MUST have Permissions (parent &site supervisor) signed and returned to Ms. Jones by Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Transportation is YOUR responsibility.

MAKING THE CALL….. Introduce yourself Explain why you’re calling DO NOT have parents call Discuss the dress code Directions (if you don’t know how to get

there) Figure out how you’ll get the permission slip

signed Visit the site, fax, email

EXPECTATIONS Remember you are representing SCA

Dress Appropriately! Check with your site supervisor to see what you are expected to wear. If you are visiting a professional setting- dress up

Be on time! Positive Attitude Complete Interview Write a thank you letter after the visit You may want to take pictures for your

tri-fold (ask permission @ site)

PERMISSION FORMS PARENT

SITE SUPERVISOR

DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th

NO EXCUSESNO Form, No Job-Shadow

*If you’re parent/guardian does not want you to participate, notify Ms. Jones ASAP for an alternative assignment. You MUST report to school on 10/21/11

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS1. What are the major responsibilities of this job? 2. What are some of the challenges/issues someone in

this position faces?3. What personal characteristics are needed for this

career?4. What type of education is needed for this career?5. What is the starting/average salary for this career?6. What are your major responsibilities?7. What do you see as the demand for jobs like yours in

the future?8. What do you like most about your job?9. What do you like least about your job?10. How did you decide on this career?

AFTER YOU JOB SHADOW…..

Thank you note Interview questions and answers need to be

typed and in sentence form. DUE: November 16th

Tri-fold Display: DUE: November 16th

Oral Presentations: November 16th, 17th, 18th

TRI-FOLD Be Creative Should be visually appealing Use Correct Spelling Grammar Follow Rubric Guidelines (in packet) Put your name and class period on the back Pictures, drawings, objects, glitter, neatness

The more effort, the higher the grade

ORAL PRESENTATION About 5 minutes Practice You may use note cards RELAX Eye Contact Volume What to avoid

“likes” “ummms” Hair twirling

STILL NOT SURE WHAT CAREER WOULD BE A GOOD FIT?

Complete Interest Inventory (free online)

Meet with Ms. Jones (study hall or set up appt.)

Complete: Interest & Skills Inventory or Brainstorming Careers Worksheets (in your packets)

INTEREST INVENTORIES http://tcids.tbr.edu/questionnaire.php

http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/careers/exploring/Pages/IndepthCareerInterestInventory.aspx

http://www.careeronestop.org/studentsandcareeradvisors/studentsandcareeradvisors.aspx

http://www.careercc.com/career_assessment.shtml

QUESTIONS???? If you think of questions, stop in and see me.