Job Shadow Day

What is a Job Shadow Day?
Explore the world of work through a one day experience with a Career Center-endorsed employer. The schedule of your shadow experience will vary depending on the company you visit. Common activities include office tours, observing work activities and meetings, networking sessions, meeting employees, informational interviews and direct hands-on experience.
Job Shadow Days are hosted in various locations several times per year. Check this site regularly to be informed of open applications and dates. In the meantime, view recaps of our events below.
How Does It Work?
Once announced, you are encouraged to explore the participating employers online to get a full understanding of their operations. Once accepted to the program, our staff will uniquely hand-match you with an employer and a Job Shadow Day contact.
Questions?
Please fill out the form below to stay updated on the upcoming Job Shadow Day!
Past Events
First Year Students in Ohio & Gradu8 Program: January 2020
Participating Employers
Cincinnati
- 84.51
- Ahalogy
- Cengage
- Cincinnati Arts Association
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Speech Pathology
- Cincinnati Museum Center
- CTI - Clinical Training & Consulting
- E&Y
- Fidelity Investments
- Four Paws Animal Hospital
- GE Aviation
- Graydon Law
- Hamilton County Job & Family Services
- Lakewood Catholic Academy
- Landor
- Loveland School District
- Mercy Health
- Paycor
- PwC
- Standard Textile
- tilr
- United Dairy Farmers
Cleveland
- Bellevue Hospital
- BNY Mellon
- Falls Comminications
- Hudec Dental
- Lifetime Financial Growth
- MetroHealth
- Oswald Companies
- Parker Hannifin
- Progessive Insurance
- Quicken Loans
Columbus
- Calculated Hire
- Cardinal Health
- COSI
- DesignGroup
- PriorAuthNow
- Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio
Dayton
- ChangeUp
- LineMark Communications
- PC Krause & Associates
- Precision Strip
All Students: August 15, 2019
Participating Employers
Cincinnati
- The David J. Joseph Company
- Mercy Health
- Helium SEO
- Kroger
- HYUR Staffing
- Cengage
Chicago
- Crowe
- Coyote Logistics
- Genesis Technologies
- PerkSpot
Inside Scoop: Virtual Informational Interview Program — June 2020
Students spoke with an employer or Miami alumni for an hour in the month of June to learn about their career path and current position!
An informational interview is a conversation with a professional where students ask the questions to obtain information about their career path and learn about what career paths at their organization may look like.
- CDW
- Ohio Department of Agriculture
- IBM
- Cartology
- 80 Acres Farms
- Skylight Financial
- Illumnio
- Standard Textile
- Keller Williams Realty
- Quicken Loans
Inside Scoop: Virtual Informational Interview Program — August 2020

Up to 85% of jobs are found through networking! Sign up on July 27 – 29 to virtually chat with an employer or Miami alumni for an hour in August to learn about their career path and current position, and to start expanding your network!
Questions About The Inside Scoop For more information about this event, please reach out to me at Hannah.Harshman@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-3846.
Accomodations for The Inside Scoop To request accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreters, captioning, materials in alternative format, etc.), please contact the Miller Center for Student Disability Services at (513) 529-1541, 7-1-1 (TTY-TDD), at least 2 business days prior to the event to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
Participating employers:
- Cincinnati Financial
- Associates of Pediatric Therapy
- Crescent Digital
- Ohio Dept. of Agriculture
- Skylight Financial Group
- Cartology
- Coyote Logistics
- ilumnio
- CDW
- 80 Acres Farms
- Swank Motion Pictures
- Standard Textile
- Medpace
- Fifth Third Bank
- Textron
Inside Scoop: Virtual and In-person Job Shadow Day — January 2022
Participating employers:
- DMG
- TQL
- Dealer Authority
- Rick Decker Companies
- Kinetic Vision
- Grant Thornton
- Olberding Brand Family
- Beacon
- Brightedge
Details
Participation Steps
Step 1: Submit online application form.
(Anxiously await your acceptance email...)
Step 2: Once accepted, you will receive your employer match. Confirm attendance within 72 hours of receipt.
Step 3: Complete online training in Canvas and upload your resume.
Step 4: Receive a personalized introduction to your Job Shadow Contact at your matched employer.
Step 5: Attend your Job Shadow Day!
Step 6: Submit the Job Shadow Reflection Survey.
Step 7: Meet with your Career Advisor upon returning to campus via priority scheduling. Update your resume with your new career experience!
Commitment & Transportation
Only apply to the Job Shadow Day if you are 100% certain you will be available on the dates listed and are able to secure transportation to and from your assigned job shadow site.
Day-of Tips
- Confirm all of your Job Shadow Day details (arrival time, location, parking, lunch plans, etc.) with your employer contact.
- Bring printed copies of your resume and questions to ask your employer contact.
- Dress professionally (unless your employer contact has told you otherwise).
After Your Experience
- Complete the Job Shadow Day Survey (sent to your email after completion of the event). This survey can also be found on the Job Shadow Day Canvas site.
- Send a follow-up email to your Job Shadow Day employer contact thanking them for their time and expertise. Be sure to mention the most impactful aspects of your visit.
- Meet with your Career Advisor shortly after completion to determine next steps in your career journey!
Resume Examples
Relevant Experience
Mercy Health, Cincinnati, OH August 2019
Job Shadow
- Attended a one-day job shadow at a Mercy Health hospital
- Met with the executive leadership and learned about hospital operations
- Toured departments and meet with select physicians to discuss their typical day
- Explored the career paths available in Pre-Med, Nursing, and Physical Therapy
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Job Shadow Day August 2019
Coyote Logistics, Chicago, IL
- Participated in a one-day job shadow at Coyote Logistics
- Toured the facilities and experienced the unique work environment
- Met employees working in Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Operations
- Networked with leaders during lunch and learned about the mission of the organization
Job Shadow Experience
Cengage, Cincinnati, Ohio August 2019
Ernst & Young, Columbus, Ohio January 2020
Cincinnati Arts Association, Cincinnati, Ohio January 2020
Meet with your Career Advisor or attend resume drop-in hours for help or more information.