JOB SHADOWING ON-SITE WORKSHEET

Student Name:______

Site Visited: ______

Name of Person

You Shadowed:______

Shadow Date:______

While at your job shadow site, ask the following questions of the person you are shadowing. You should also ask two additional questions of your own. This information is for you to use to help you in the career planning process.

1.  What is the main purpose of this organization?______

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2.  What are your main responsibilities? ______

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3.  What is your time schedule? ______

4.  What type of training, education or experience would I need to do this job after high school? ______

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5.  How did you decide to do this type of work? ______

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6.  What do you like most about your job? ______

7.  What do you like least about your job? ______

8.  What is the average starting salary for this job or field? ______

9.  What types of jobs are typical entry level if I would like to pursue this field of interest?______

10. How is technology used in this job or field? ______

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11. How has your job changed due to new technologies? ______

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12. What types of math, science, social studies, or English (written and oral communication) skills are needed to do this job? Math______Science______Social Studies______

Communication

Written______

Oral______

13. Do you have any advice for me as I consider career choices? ______

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14. What types of courses or school or community activities would you recommend to compliment this career field?______

15. In what ways are the following work habits important for this job?

Customer service______

Being accurate ______

Participating as a team member ______

Working independently______

Being on time and having good attendance ______

16. What is one personality trait that is important to this job?______

17. How do you think this job will change in the next five years? Ten years? ______

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18. What is the job outlook?______

19. Question:______

Answer:______

20. Question:______

Answer:______

Employer Verification

Signature______Date______Hours attended______