Quick Facts
100% of students that reported their job shadow said:
- “It helped me learn more about the company, its culture, and future career opportunities.”
95% of students that reported their job shadow said:
- “I would recommend a UCSO job shadow to others Kelley students.”
Past Companies Involved
Students attended job shadows at 14 companies across 6 industries:
PwC, GE Appliances, Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, Chapman and Cutler, FTI Consulting, Batesville, The Claro Group, Baxter, AlphaSights, Protiviti, Grant Thorton, and Haier
Advice from Students
- “Be ready for the job shadow. Do ample research about the company prior to your visit.”
Zexin Zheng, 2019, GE Appliances & Haier
- “Be prepared to ask questions about material on the website, specific departments, and current events about the company.”
Frances Untalan, 2020, PwC
- “Don’t count out smaller firms you haven’t heard of. Often they do exciting niche projects and you get involved in what the company does right away.”
Alexandra Johnson, 2019, PwC & The Claro Group
- “Take notes during the event that help you remember important information, people you meet, and reference it at a later point.”
Lauren Bernas, 2020, Grant Thornton
- “Don’t be afraid to ask any of your questions.”
Matt Smith, 2020, Baxter & GE Appliances