Job Shadow

Job Shadow Guide to Job Shadowing Job shadowing is a great way to learn first-hand about a career you’re interested in. You may want to try shadowing several different jobs before choosing a college or career. You may even want to shadow different people with the same job. Often people with the same degree or job title do very different things in their day to day work. Before you go on a job shadow… Practice introducing yourself. Remember that first impressions are important. Think of questions that you might want to ask. Having some ideas about what you want to learn during your experience can make you more confident and let you get more out of the day. Some examples: When did you become interested in the field you are in? How did you learn more about it? Is this a typical day for you? If I wanted to work here, how much schooling do I need? When you go… BE ON TIME. Be courteous and responsible. Ask questions. You’ll find that most people appreciate the interest you show in their work and will enjoy sharing what they know with you. Bring something with you to take notes on. Also take emergency contact information with you. And don’t forget… After your job shadow, write a thank you letter! Letting people know how much you appreciate what they have done for you is an important courtesy and something you should do often. A thank you note makes others feel good about their efforts and more willing to respond if you ask for help or information in the future. Job shadows at Bolton & Menk typically range from 2 to 4 hours. Bolton & Menk provides Job Shadow opportunities to students to meet with a working professional to observe their workday, clarify career goals and explore different disciplines. Job shadowing is targeted at current students exploring careers. Job shadows are conducted Monday – Friday between 9-5 CST. We have in-person and virtual opportunities available. We require a two-week notice for all requests. We do our best to accommodate all requests for students, however job shadows are dependent on the availability of staff, schedules and project deadlines. Complete the form on the right to indicate your interest in job shadowing at Bolton & Menk. Job Shadow Request Name Grade Level High School Student College Freshman College Sophomore College Junior College Senior Graduate Student School Name Major/course of study General or Pre-Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Urban & Regional Planning GIs/Geography Land Surveying Landscape Architecture Airport Management Other Phone Best time to reach me Email I am interested in Civil/Municipal Engineering Traffic/Transportation Engineering Aviation Engineering & Planning Water & Wastewater Engineering Water Resources Engineering Land Surveying GIS & Mapping Transportation & Environmental Planning Landscape Architecture Other Do you prefer in-person or virtual? In-person Virtual If in-person, please select the preferred office location. The office location I would prefer is Algona, IA Ames, IA Baxter, MN Bismarck, ND Burnsville, MN Cedar Rapids, IA Charlotte, NC Chaska, MN Conway, SC Denver, CO Des Moines, IA Duluth, MN Fairmont, MN Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND Grand Rapids, MN Greenville, SC Hibbing, MN Holly Springs, NC Jefferson, IA Kinston, NC Mankato, MN Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Mountain Iron, MN Myrtle Beach, SC Oakdale, MN Plymouth, MN Raleigh, NC Ramsey, MN Rochester, MN Rock Hill, SC Sleepy Eye, MN Spencer, IA St. Cloud, MN Youngsville, NC Willmar, MN Wilmington, NC What days and times work best for you between Monday-Friday between 9-5 CST? Is this job shadow a requirement for school? Yes No Deadline if required for school MM slash DD slash YYYY What is your goal for this job shadow? CAPTCHA