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Job Shadowing Program
Job shadowing is back at TU but with a new name and focus! Tiger LEAP is now Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes.
Interested in learning more about industries and job roles related to your major? Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes provides students the opportunity to spend a full day observing a professional in a career field, offering valuable insights into potential career paths. This in-person experience will take place during TU's spring break, from March 17–21, 2025.
What is required to participate in the Job Shadowing Program?
Students are responsible for the following to participate in the program:
- Apply by the deadline Sunday, February 16 at by 11:59 p.m.
- Attend one mandatory Information Session
- Attend one mandatory Orientation Session to prepare for the experience
- Once matched, it is the student's responsibility to make contact with the TU alum or employer host to arrange a job shadow date/time/location
- Prepare for the experience by researching the organization, developing questions to ask, and practicing a 30-second commercial or “elevator pitch”
- Attend the job shadowing experience and be engaged
- Complete a survey and send a thank you email
Information Sessions
Register for a mandatory Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes Information Session below:
- Monday, February 10 • 5-5:45 p.m. • Hybrid
- Tuesday, February 11 • 4-4:45 p.m. • Hybrid
- Wednesday, February 12 • 3-3:45 p.m. • Hybrid
- Thursday, February 13 • 4-4:45 p.m. • Hybrid
“ For students considering the Job Shadowing Program, my advice would be to approach the experience with genuine curiosity, active engagement, and a proactive mindset. ”
Mandatory Prep Sessions
If you are selected to participate in job shadowing, you must attend one of the following mandatory prep sessions. You will receive the registration links once you attend an information session.
- Monday, March 3 • 5-5:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 4 •4-4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 5 • 3-3:45 p.m.
- Thursday, March 6 • 4-4:45 p.m.
Students will be matched by a Career Center staff member based on both host preference and student career interest.
Questions? Please contact Renée Harris, Assistant Director, Career Exploration & Development, at reneeharris AT_TOWSON.