Explore career options through Job Shadowing!

Participating in the job shadow program is a great way to gain insight into a variety of careers in a one-day experience!

The BOBCATshadow program connects students with employers, community partners, and TXST alumni for a one-day behind-the-scenes experience learning from professionals in a selected career field or industry.

Benefits of Participating:


•    Conduct informational interviews with a variety of employees
•    Participate in a guided tour of the facility
•    Attend meetings or organizational events
•    Observe and ask questions while shadowing daily tasks
•    Participate during interactions with clients
•    Meet new hires or current interns
•    Meet TXST Alumni at the company
•    Learn about career/internship opportunities within the organization


 

Ready to Participate?

Follow the Steps below.

  1. Login to Handshake with your netID and password
  2. Upload your resume to your profile
  3. Search for "Texas State University - Career Services" to view all shadow opportunities that are listed as "jobs" (i.e shadow opportunities) or simply follow this link below.
  4. View jobs posted by Texas State University that begin with "BOBCATshadow"
  5. Apply to each individual opportunity that interest you and that you are available to attend.

 

*It is highly recommended that you have your resume reviewed by Career Services prior to uploading it.  Career Services offers a resume review or see us during drop-ins Monday – Friday 10:00  am – 3:00 pm.

SUMMER SESSION

August 16 & 17

Timeline
May Attend an information session to learn more about the process
June Review Handshake and apply to job shadowing opportunities
July Expect to hear about your match and attend a mandatory orientation
August Attend your shadow day!
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  • Ready to participate in BOBCATshadow? Follow the steps below.

    1. Login to Handshake with your netID and password
    2. Upload your resume to your profile
    3. Search for "Texas State University - Career Services" to view all shadow opportunities that are listed as "jobs" (i.e shadow opportunities) or simply follow this link above.
    4. View jobs posted by Texas State University that begin with "BOBCATshadow"
    5. Apply to each individual opportunity that interest you and that you are available to attend.

    *It is highly recommended that you have your resume reviewed by Career Services prior to uploading it.  Career Services offers a resume review or see us during drop-ins Monday – Friday 10:00  am – 3:00 pm.

  • Each host will create their own experience for students.  However, below are the most common practices for shadowing: 

    • Conduct informational interviews with a variety of employees

    • Participate in a guided tour of the facility

    • Attend meetings or organizational events

    • Observe and ask questions while shadowing daily tasks

    • Participate during interactions with clients

    • Meet and greet college hires or current interns

    • Lunch with Alumni at the company

    • Learn about career/internship opportunities within the organization

  • Mandatory Orientation

    All TXSTshadow participants must complete a MANDATORY orientation prior to their shadow experience. This orientation will be held virtually.

    Program Evaluation

    After each TXSTshadow program session, both the TXSTshadow Student Participant and Host will evaluate their experience with the TXTSshadow program. Each Student Participant will receive an emailed survey within 3-4 business days after the shadow session concludes.

    The TXSTshadow Student Participant will evaluate the following:

    • Overall experience with TXSTshadow Hosts
    • Satisfactory level of information learned towards making an informed career decision
    • Communication of the TXSTshadow Program
    • Areas for feedback and improvement

  • FAQ

    • Students are encouraged to apply for the TXSTshadow opportunities that truly interest you based on industry/job preference and ones that you are available to participate.

    • In the event a student it not matched with a shadow experience, Career Services will send information to the student with other opportunities and ways to explore careers of interest.

    • By applying to any TXSTshadow opportunity, you are committing to the experience and the shadow host.  If a student participant is unable to follow through on their commitment for any reason, the stuent participant MUST notify Career Services within 3 business days of their shadow experience.  Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, canceling after this window will prohibit a student from participating in a future TXSTshadow program session.