In preparation for this fall’s experience, Marshall is looking for approximately 20 local employers in industries such as business, health care, criminal justice, engineering and marketing. Students will be spending approximately four to eight hours on site, allowing them a glimpse into a typical day. Job shadow dates will be Oct. 20 and 27, as well as Nov. 3 and 10.
“It’s very hard to pick a major or intended career path off of internet or other secondhand information alone,” said Denny Daugherty, major exploration consultant in the Office of Career Education. “When students are actually on site and can see the inner workings of the facility, they can get a much better look at what truly goes on and whether or not they view this career as a fit for themselves.”
The Office of Career Education is also using this opportunity to encourage the students to develop their professional skills, including appropriate dress, resume development, business communication, confidentiality policies and overall conduct in the workplace. Beth Waugh, senior career counselor, will be leading a series of professionalism workshops prior to the students’ arrival at their job shadow sites.
Student feedback from the inaugural program exceeded expectations, and the Office of Career Education staff is excited to repeat this event each semester in an ongoing effort to aid students in choosing a career path that best aligns with their personality, values, and personal goals.
If you have questions about CEE or would like to get your company involved, please contact the Office of Career Education by phone at 304-696-2370 or 304-696-5810 or by e-mail at career-graduateadmissions@marshall.edu.