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Marion Junior High
Shadowing Program
DEFINITION OF JOB SHADOWING-Following a worker around on the job for one day/8 hours and learn by watching and listening.
Job shadowing is a competency-based career exploration experience which occurs at a work site but is not tied to the classroom by specific curriculum. Unlike field trips where students are restricted to simple observation, job shadowing activities require students to actively participate in the learning process. These exercises must be designed to help the students connect their job shadowing experience to their course work. The goal is to relate the job shadowing visits directly to career pathways, related skills requirements, all aspects of industry, and post-secondary education options.
Each student’s first job shadowing experience should be in something in which she or he is already interested. But successive ones should be increasingly random so that the students get exposure to a broad variety of worksites. When students are offered diverse options they begin to see themselves in some options, and stretch to imagine themselves in other options.
Following are basic practices which apply to all successful job shadowing experiences:
v length – from four hours to eight hours per student
v schedule – may be achieved in one hour increments over a period of one week or can be accomplished over a weekend, during or after school
v mission – provides a realistic view of a specific job that interests the student
v allows student to observe employees on the job
v allows student time to ask questions
v requires students to complete related class assignment prior to job shadowing and as follow-up to job shadowing experience
Dear Employer,
We at the Marion Junior High would like to enlist your help in our job shadowing program. We feel that by shadowing someone on the job our Career Orientation students will gain valuable educational and working experience.
We encourage these students to go into the community and ask working people if they may shadow them for a day. If at all possible, the student should follow someone in his or her chosen career path.
Students are given a questionnaire to aid them and to help you for the shadowing experience. Please complete the evaluation-form on the back of this letter and return it to the student or mail it to:
Shelby M. Ward
Marion Junior High
addressStreet#2 Patriot Drive
Marion, Ar 72364
870-739-5140
This experience is very important to their career development and we appreciate your help.
If you have any questions you may call (870) 739-5140 or e-mail me at sward@msd3.org
Thank you very much for assisting us with the career development of this student.
Sincerely,
Shelby Ward
Career Orientation Teacher
Marion Junior High South
Complete the following Worksheets for 20 Bonus Points/Extra Credit Points in Career Orientation.
Marion Junior High South
Shadowing Program
Employer Evaluation Form
Student’s Name ________________________
Host/Mentor Name _________________________
Company Name _____________________________
Location _____________________________________________
Phone Number ________________
Evaluation:
Yes No
___ ___ Made pre-arrangements in a businesslike manner
___ ___ Arrived to the workplace on time
___ ___ Dressed appropriately
___ ___ Used the questionnaire to ask questions during the shadow time
___ ___ Showed initiative and tried to help
___ ___ Student was friendly and courteous
___ ___ Acted professionally on the job
___ ___ Showed interest in the job
Overall performance Outstanding ___
Very Good ___
Satisfactory ___
Unsatisfactory ___
Your comments are welcome and helpful _________________________
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Signature ____________________
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Student’s Name __________________________ Period _____ Due Date _______
Person Shadowed __________________________ Relation _________________
(If Any)
Job Title ______________________________________
Business Name _________________________________________________________
Business Address _______________________________________________________
General Location _______________________________________________________
Job Description ________________________________________________________
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Working Environment ___________________________________________________
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(Ex. Indoor, outdoor, mixed, factory, shop, office, showroom, home, all-weather, temperature controlled, clean, noisy, dusty, etc.)
Working Conditions _____________________________________________________
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(Ex. Routine, non-routine, working independently, leading, directing, team-work, flexible schedule, shift work, call duty, standing, walking, crouching, climbing, sitting, etc.)
Related Occupations __________________, __________________, _______________
Job Requirements:
Dress Code - ____________________________ (Uniform, Apron, Lab Coat, ID-Badge) - ____________________________ (Casual, Informal, Formal, Professional)
Formal Education Required _______________________________________________
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Job Training ___________________________________________________________
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Required Job Skills ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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(Ex. Reading, writing, arithmetic, speaking, listening, creativity, organization, entertaining, communication, computer literacy, instructing, designing, building, repairing, enforcing, protecting, problem-solving, decision-making)
Other Job Requirements:__________________________________________________
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(Ex. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, initiative, perseverance, sympathy, tact, independence, enthusiasm, courtesy, friendliness, loyalty)
Aptitudes Necessary _______________________, ________________________
_______________________, ________________________
(Ex. Intellectual logical, intellectual instinctual, visual form, visual spatial, auditory verbal, auditory tonal, physical manual dexterity, physical motor coordination)
Traveling Required to: ___________________________________________________
(Be specific)
Transfer Possibilities to: __________________________________________________
(Be specific)
Technology Used ________________________________________________________
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(Be specific)
Does employee bring work home _____ if yes, why ___________________________
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PlaceNameAnnual PlaceNameSalary PlaceTypeRange $ __________ to $ ___________ (This type work in StateplaceArkansas)
How is this income paid? __________ (salary, hourly wage, commission, or contract labor)
Number of days for Vacation ______ Sick Leave______ Holidays______
Fringe Benefits Offered for this type of work_________________________________
(Ex. health insurance, stock options, retirement, housing, auto, gas allowance, discounts, optional work hours, comp-time)
Fringe Benefits for Business Owners (Only)? _________________________________
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Interest Area ________________________________ (Physical, Social or Intellectual)
Level of Stress (1-10) ___________
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Chance for Advancement/Promotion to: _______________ (none, fair, good, excellent)
Risks Involved __________________________________________________________
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(be specific)
What tasks did you observe _______________________________________________
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Describe the job shadow site _______________________________________________
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What is the best part of the job _____________________________________________
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What is the least desirable part of the job ____________________________________
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Does this occupation offer full-time, part-time, temporary, and/or volunteer jobs? _______________________________________________________________________
Does this company offer jobs for students age 14-18? ______
If yes, what? ____________________________________________________________
What advice would you give for someone wanting to go into this profession? ______
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What values does this occupation offer? ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
(Ex. companionship, prestige, identity, independence, self-esteem, security, accomplishment, fulfillment, spiritual growth, creativity, time-off, etc)
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Career Employment Outlook
StateplaceArkansas Wages National Wages
Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Entry ______ ________ ______ _______
Median ______ ________ ______ _______
Experienced ______ ________ ______ _______
Employed in placeStateArkansas Employed Nationally
Current Number _______ _______
Forecast Year _____ _______ _______
Would you go into this career field _____
Why? __________________________________________________________________
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Does this job match your personality? _____ Type ____________________________
How? __________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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