For curriculum developers: Here is the text of this Activity, to copy into your lessons as needed.
Instructions and Guidelines for Job Shadowing Interview
This interview will help you learn about a job from someone doing the job. This is designed for a job shadowing experience. Ask a teacher, parent, or adult sponsor to help you find someone doing work that interests you. You may also ask a family member, a parent of a friend, or a friend of a parent. You can do the interview in person, or by phone. IF YOU MEET SOMEONE IN PERSON WHO IS NOT A FAMILY MEMBER, TAKE A FRIEND OR ADULT SPONSOR ALONG.
Name of Person Interviewed ____________________________________________________
Their Job Title __________________________________ Date of Interview ______________
1. Describe your job in one sentence or in one word. _________________________________________
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2. How long have you been in this job or career? _____________________________________________
3. What do you like most about your job? __________________________________________________
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4. What do you like least about your job? ___________________________________________________
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5. How much training or education was needed to qualify for this job? College Vocational school
On-the-job training Community college Other: ______________________________________
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6. What types of skills are needed? Clerical Mechanical Analytical (thinking) Other
7. Do you think this career is right for you, yes or no? Why?_____________________________________
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8. Who or what influenced you to choose this career? __________________________________________
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9. What is the general starting salary of this job? _____________________________________________
10. What is the top salary for this job? ______________________________________________________
11. Would you recommend the job to others, and why or why not? _______________________________
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12. What advice would you give to someone interested in this type of career? ______________________
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13. Enter your thoughts on what you learned in this job shadowing interview. _________________________________
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