Job Shadow Interview Report

Job Shadow Interview Report Student_____________________________

This report is to be completed and returned to Gloria Craig, Guidance Counselor the next school day attended after your shadow experience so your absence can be counted as a school field trip. Please show respect and gratitude to your career professional.

Date of Job Shadow_______________________________________________________

Career Professional’s Name_________________________________________________

Career Title/Occupation____________________________________________________

Place of Employment______________________________________________________

Work Address (so I can contact them)_________________________________________

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Work Phone Number______________________________________________________

Why did you select this career? _____________________________________________

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What training is required to be successful in this career? What degree do you have? Where did you attend college/tech school/apprenticeship, etc?

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What training do you continue to receive to keep current in this career?

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What classes/work experience do you recommend I complete while in high school to help with this career?

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What personal skills/interests help you be successful in this career?

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Describe a “typical” day in your career?

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Is most of your work inside/outside?

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What technology skills are needed?

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Do you work alone or with others? (Communication, personalities, leadership, teamwork, attendance, dependability, etc.)

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What beginning salary could I expect to receive in this career?

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Are there opportunities for advancement/promotion? What salaries would they offer?

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What extra benefits are offered with your position (like insurance, auto provided, free training, vacation days, etc.)

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What do you like best about your career?

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What do you like least about your career?

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Be sure to tell your career professional THANK YOU for sharing his/her time to help you with this career research project. After completing this report, how interested are you in this career? (circle one) VERY MUCH SOMEWHAT NOT AT ALL