job shadowing
Workplace learning experience
Job shadowing is spending time observing someone as they perform their work duties, typically to learn about a profession or role firsthand.
Students and career changers often arrange to shadow professionals for a day or longer to get an unfiltered look at what a job actually involves.
I did some job shadowing at the hospital before deciding to pursue nursing.
The practice offers practical insight that job descriptions and interviews rarely provide.
- shadowingFollowing to observe
- learning the ropesGaining initial competence
- competency mappingCataloging workforce abilities systematically
- skill buildingAcquiring proficiency over time
- orientation programsStructured newcomer introductions
observation · vocational training · trainee · career exploration · feedback sessions · career counseling · technical training · professional networking · exposure · career · questions · industry · career day · office · guidance · informational interview · coffee chat · mentor program
- career developmentcareer advice, career goals, career path, career paths, career change
- career prepcareer exploration, job readiness, vocational training, career counseling, skill development
- employabilityresume, cover letter, job application, job search, professionalism
- mentoringmentors, mentees, protege, apprentice, advisor
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- job assistancejob search, job placement, job boards, job fairs, job listings
job shadowinghands-on training
Instruction through direct experience
hands-on experience · on-the-job training · apprenticeship · learning by doing · active duty
job shadowingfull employment
All willing workers employed
permanent position · seniority · veteran status · retirement · full-time work
job shadowingclassroom instruction
Teaching in school setting
formal education · certification program · vocational school