Career and Job-Hunting Blog Index

January 21, 2008

You can help empower a student by acquainting them with the world of work through job shadowing.

Kicking off next Friday, February 1, 2008, and continuing throughout the school year, is Job Shadowing 2008. Starting on that day, countless working professionals will see their "student shadows" as part of Job Shadowing 2008 -- now in its 11th year.

But you don't have to officially participate to invite students to shadow you and observe a day in your work-life.

And for the students, here is a sample letter you can use to request a job shadow experience. And learn more about the many benefits of job shadoing by reading this article: Research Companies and Careers Through Job Shadowing.

Learn more by visiting Job Shadow 2008.

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