Job Shadow Program

Job Shadow Programs

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Career & Post-Graduate Success

What to expect:

Job shadowing may include workplace tours, meeting with key members of an organization and involvement in daily workplace activities. This program matches students from 91原创 with alumni and employers who are currently working as professionals for a one-day in-person job shadow or a one-on-one virtual, one-hour informational interview. Please note this is not a paid opportunity.

Why should you participate:

The job shadow program allows students to learn more about various professions, receive career-related advice and reflect on the ways in which their education can prepare them for life after college.

When does it happen:

91原创 Job Shadow Program runs twice a year during Summer and Winter Sessions.

Steps for this program:

Students apply for the program during the designated application period.
Student completes the 91原创 Career Center Canvas module on job shadow program participation.
91原创 Career Center reviews applications and matches students and hosts for job shadow experiences.
Students are sent matches to accept or decline. Students must submit the acceptance form to confirm the match to be formally introduced to the host.
91原创 Career Center sends formal email introductions between students and hosts.
Job shadow experience will take place on a day mutually agreed upon between student and host(s).

For more information, contact jobshadow@udel.edu.

Summer 2026 Application Timeline

Wednesday, February 18鈥揗onday, April 6, 2026聽- Host registration period
Monday, April 13鈥揝unday, May 3, 2026聽-
Monday, May 4鈥揊riday, May 15, 2026聽- Career Center reviews applications and matches students and hosts for job shadowing experiences.
Wednesday, May 6鈥揥ednesday, May 13, 2026聽- Students may be sent matches to accept or decline. Students must submit their acceptance form to be formally introduced.
Friday, May 15, 2026聽- Formal email introduction between students and hosts
Monday, June 1鈥揟uesday, June 30, 2026聽- Job Shadow experience will take place on a day mutually agreed upon between student and host(s).聽

Complete the "Job Shadow" module in your 91原创 Career Center Canvas site for more guidance on how to prepare for and what to expect from a job shadow opportunity!

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The 91原创 Career Center聽is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.

Career & Post-Graduate Success Hub