Use these sample schedules as templates to build the job shadow experience, or simply use them to brainstorm ideas to make the job shadow beneficial to both the student and host.

Half-Day Sample Schedule

9–9:30 a.m. Welcome, introduction and overview of the company
9:30–10 a.m. Office tour
10–10:30 a.m. Insight into occupation/daily roles of professionals
10:30–11:30 a.m. Shadow the host
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Employee panel discussion, meet & greet or informational interview
12–12:45 p.m. Lunch with alumni, recent hires, current interns and/or supervisors
12:45 p.m. Student departs

Full-Day Sample Schedule

9–10 a.m. Welcome, introduction and overview of the company
10–10:45 a.m. Meet & greet with alumni, recent hires, current interns and/or supervisors
10:45–11:30 a.m. Office tour
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Insight into occupation/daily roles of professionals
12–12:45 p.m. Lunch with alumni, recent hires, current interns and/or supervisors
12:45–1 p.m. Break
1–2 p.m. Employee panel discussion
2–3:15 p.m. Shadow the host
3:15–4 p.m. Recruitment process and résumé coaching or informational interview
4–4:30 p.m. Q & A session between student and host
4:30 p.m. Student departs