Job Shadow Program
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Introduce current Pepperdine students to your profession by hosting them in your workplace and sharing insights into your profession.
The Pepperdine Job Shadow Program provides an opportunity for undergraduates to acquire practical knowledge in line with their career aspirations. Students are matched with host professionals in the Greater Los Angeles area or worldwide (virtually or in-person) to introduce them to a variety of career fields and industries. Through this program, students can benefit from hands-on learning experiences facilitated by alumni, employers, parents, and community partners.
Serving as a Job Shadow host is a great opportunity to mentor Pepperdine students, help them to establish connections with alumni and industry professionals, and increase their confidence in their professional abilities.
Matching Hosts & Students
- Alumni, parents, and friends of Pepperdine register to host 1-3 undergraduate student(s) by using the Job Shadow Program registration form.
- During the designated student application window, hosts will receive notifications if there is a student match. Students are required to submit an application and attend an orientation to prepare them for a successful experience.
- Upon finding an appropriate match, hosts will be promptly notified and introduced directly to their assigned students. Together, they can then coordinate and mutually agree upon a convenient time for the job shadow experience. Although a match is not guaranteed, we look forward to matching as many students with alumni & friends of Pepperdine as possible.
- Following the initial introduction, we kindly request our hosts to make arrangements for the experience within 1-3 weeks.
Student Application Period
Student Application & Matching Period: August 19 - September 20, 2024
Student Application & Matching Period: TBA
Planning the Job Shadow Experience
The format and schedule will vary between companies but a session may include:
- A tour of the company
- Insight and observance of the host's daily responsibilities and activities
- An informational interview with the host and/or other employees such as recent hires and alumni
- Attendance at team meetings and/or organizational events
- Information about the company's hiring process, career/internship opportunities, etc.
- Internship/job tips, graduate school guidance, etc.
If you are interested in connecting with a student as a Job Shadow Day host, please fill out the short form below. Based on your responses, we will work to match you with a student. Although a match is not guaranteed, we look forward to matching as many students with members of the Pepperdine community as possible. Volunteer today to share your professional expertise with students and become an essential part of their Pepperdine experience!