Winter Break Shadowing Day ProgramWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SHADOWING PROGRAM

Did You Know

The PC Shadowing Program is a great opportunity to spend a day with a PC alumnus in a career of interest to YOU

It’s a good way to learn what a particular career is really about

It’s an excellent chance to ask questions and get advice on how YOU can prepare for your future

This program is open to students of ALL years and ALL Majors!

Did You Know

Many alumni in this program return each year - they truly enjoy helping PC STUDENTS

Some students become an intern at the company they visit during their shadowing day

It’s Important to Remember that…

YOU are voluntarily choosing the alumnus you apply for

YOU know where the alumnus is located and are willing to travel the distance required

YOU are expected to communicate and act professionally at all times

YOU are expected to be diligent in connecting with the alumnus you are matched to and for following through on your shadowing visit

How Matches are Determined

The Center for Career Education looks closely at the Alumni Profile Form, paying special attention to the STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

The Center for Career Education reads each student application to see if what YOU wrote about YOUR career goals relates to the alumnus choice

The Center for Career Education looks at YOUR resume

The Center for Career Education will try and match all students to one opportunity before matching a second choice

Need Resume Help?Stop by Slavin 108 during our daily Quick Question Hours:

1:30pm – 3:30 pm

Before you Apply, Keep in Mind

Read through the opportunity carefully

When looking at the opportunities, be sure to keep an open mind! Read opportunities that match your interest Read opportunities where the company is an interest Read opportunities that you have no clue about

Choose the opportunity (or two) that you want to submit an application Be sure to note their name and organization

How Many Can I Pick?You may apply to as many as 2

shadowing opportunities.

View the Profiles & Apply

To view the shadowing opportunities you will need to log on to eFriars(providence.edu/eFriars)

Look for the following documents in the “Resource Library” section of eFriars –located on your home page:

WINTER BREAK SHADOWING PROGRAM Shadowing Application Shadowing Opportunities All opportunities are listed individually by the name of the alumnus

First Time Using eFrairs?Your username is your PC EMAILYour Password is your BANNER ID

Application Drop Off Instructions

All applications and resumes must be dropped of to the Center for Career Education - Slavin 108 by 4PM on Thursday, November 11th.

If you are applying for two shadowing opportunities, be sure to have 2 copies of your resume and application

When You’ll be Notified

The Center for Career Education will try our best to determine the alumni-student by and will notify students if they are matched by November 16th

If You ARE Selected

You MUST accept your match by coming into the Center for Career Education to:

Commit to your shadowing day by sign up for an orientation session

IMPORTANT NOTEMany shadowing opportunities are very

popular, if you do not formally accept your match, it will be given to another student!

Orientation

Students who are matched must attend a mandatory Orientation Session. If you participated before, you will need to attend a session again These sessions will be approximately 45 minutes long At the orientation session, you will receive the full details of the alum you have

been matched with

Are You Abroad?

Students who are abroad can still apply! If you are interested in an opportunity and will be home during break, apply! You may email me a copy of your resume and application and I will print it for you If you are matched, you will attend an orientation virtually

FAQs

Do I have to attend an Orientation Session? YES! This is mandatory for all students. If you are abroad, and phone session or skype can be arranged.

Can I shadowing someone from Texas if I live in Rhode Island? Of course! I assume you know where you are traveling, 1 hours, 3 hours, a plane ride – if you pick it, you must be

able to get there!

What happens if I can’t make my shadowing visit? The shadowing program is very popular. If you are matched, there is a strong chance another student was turned

down. It also hurts the reputation of PC student and this shadowing program if a student doesn’t follow-through on their visit. If you accept your match, you are expected to have the shadowing day.

I’m only a sophomore, will I get matched? We first look at the requirements of the alum. If they match what you wrote in the application, and you are the best

student, you will get the match. If you have applied for a competitive opportunity, and all things are equal, a senior may get the match because underclassmen can take advantage of the program again next year.

Other Questions?

Stop by Slavin 108 during Quick Question Hours Email Stacey Moulton at smoulton@providence.edu