How did you first hear about job shadowing? What interested you in pursuing a job shadow opportunity?

I had volunteered during high school and there was job shadowing there. It was the primary way volunteers learned new skills. I had always believed job shadowing and finding a mentor were the best ways to get into a business or industry and to learn the important aspects of it.

Did this experience help clarify your career path? If yes, how so?

Yes, this experience was great because I was able to see what a future in that career looks like and experience what it's like traveling for work. I was able to help out with something in every department so I got a broader perspective of what the company was trying to do and what each part of the company was doing to accomplish that.

What advice do you have for other FSU students interested in securing a job shadow experience?

Go for it. Finding someone to job shadow is a great experience because it shows you what the job will actually be like day-to-day. If you do well and learn quickly, you might be able to do some of the tasks and get some experience. At that point, having someone more experienced is invaluable because they can pinpoint what you need to work on to improve.