By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
In this video, we are exploring how job shadow can be an incredibly valuable tool in your job search. Job shadow allows you to observe and experience different career paths first hand, giving you a clearer picture of what you can expect in different industries and roles. We cover the benefits of job shadow, including how it can help you gain insight into the daily tasks of a job, what skills and qualifications are required and whether the job would be a good fit for your personality and interests.
We also provide tips on how to create a job shadow experience, from identifying potential hosts to reaching out and planning a shadow session. And we will share examples of how job shadow has helped other job seekers find their ideal careers.
If you feel uncertain about a particular career or want to see what a typical day is, job shadow may be exactly what you need to get clarity and direction.
00:00 Intro
00:31 What is job shadow?
01:25 My experience with job shadow
02:02 Why job shadow?
02:31 You can make some network
02:50 Get clarity
03:10 the benefits if you are less experienced
04:04 How do you find job shadow options
05:10 Summary
05:30 a reminder
06:20 Outro
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Job shade is an ideal way, it’s an excellent tactic to find your ideal position. I’m Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter. People hire me without the BS career and coaching councils globally. And they do it because I make things much easier for them. Today we need to talk about job shadow and how it can help you find this ideal position.
And first and foremost, let’s define what it is. Job shadow involves spending a day or more observing someone in their working environment. It gives you first -hand insight into daily work responsibility, challenges and rewards or boredom of a particular job or industry. It gives you an effective way to gain insight and an understanding of a career field because it allows you to observe what the environment is, ask questions and learn from experienced individuals. This can be particularly useful for those who are considering a career change, or for that matter, for relatively inexperienced people who were thinking of getting into the workforce of a particular profession and wanting to observe what it is like to work there.
I know when I was still recruiting and there was a time I changed companies, I got half a dozen companies that were interested in me and what I did was asked if I could sit and observe. And if anyone asked me questions, I would answer them, but the long the short of it is, I just want to observe what it was like to work there, note the interpersonal dynamic between people, just see what they did daily. I learned a lot and was able to eliminate a lot of companies from consideration just because I didn’t like the environment.
So, as I said, it gives you a chance to see the realities of the job as opposed to just hearing about it from someone who has an interest in attending you because you are in theory there to solve their problem. And thus it gives you a way to decide if this career is good for you, whether your personality and interests will be well served in this organization that performs this kind of work.
It also gives you a chance to make some network with people working there. Because I know, if you use that example, from myself, you know, I met some people there who I kept in touch with for a number of years, and one of my big clients because they enjoyed talking to me on the particular day.
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So the result of performing job shadow is that it gives you some clarity of a particular career because you see what people are doing, how their responsibilities are, it helps you build a network of relationships or expand your network of relationships.
For those of you who are a junior or make a career transition, it can help you learn a new terminology, get a sense of processes that people engage in, in their work, improve your resume because potential employers will look at the experiences that you are able to talk about, from Shadowing that day, and demonstrate that you will not just be a salami or just someone who will take on the transparent. You actually don’t care. You will learn. I wouldn’t play this in the interview. But you will be able to express what you can show not tell some of the things you have learned. And thus you are able to discover some new career opportunities for yourself just by talking to some of the people.
So how do you find shade options or job shadowing options? Network, of course. Reach out to family, friends, professors, alum. . . See if they know of someone who is willing to host you to shadow for jobs on a particular day. You can use social media, especially LinkedIn to connect with people. You can also attend career fairs and events. And thus you can meet with people who facilitate these career fairs and events and professional associations. You will meet people who work in the field and thus be able to say to them, ‘You know I am considering a career in this industry. I would love to shadow someone to make sure I don’t just operate from a theoretical perspective and want to see how it is on a daily basis. ‘The school you attend has a career center. They may put you up with an opportunity for job shadow.
But remember, when everything is said and done, it is a way for you to learn more about a particular career. It does not guarantee that you get a job. It’s just an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience that will help you make informed choices.
Hope you found this useful. I’m Jeff Altman. Oh, a reminder, if you are doing job shadow I will just remind you, this is someone who takes time out of their day and their lives to help you. Be respectful. If you learn within the first 20 minutes that this does not work, you will do, yes, do not just suddenly end the shadow experience. Put an effort into it. Learn, Observer. Your first instincts may not be correct. And of course, never be rude to someone who is in a position where they are just trying to be generous to help you and the fact that you may not be interested in, do not take it out on them or, or say something that is critical. It just shows you as immature if you do.
Now I’m Jeff Altman. Hope you found this useful. Visit my website, Thebiggamehunter.us. There is a ton in the blog that can help you. Plus, if you have any questions for me, you can schedule time for a free discovery call, plan time for coaching. Order trusted counseling services for me that really is where I live questions and answers with people. You can ask questions about me. I will help. On site you can also find out about my video courses, books and guides. Again, there is a lot there that can help. Finally, you need to connect to me on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/in/thebiggamehunter. Mentioned that you watched the video. I like to know that I help some people. And once we are connected, your network becomes much bigger. Have a great day and most importantly, be good!
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About Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter in what looks like a hundred years. He is hired to give no BS career counseling globally. It can involve job search, staff hiring, management, leadership, career transition and advice on the solution of questions in the workplace. Plan a discovery call on my website, www.thebiggamehunter.us
He hosts “No BS Job Search Advice Radio”, # 1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2500 episodes.
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