Job Shadowing

Spring Semester Externship Opportunities
This is a career exploration program that provides students with a snapshot of a particular career environment, enabling them to gather information that will influence their career decisions. Students have the opportunity to shadow an alumnus or friend of Duke University for 1-5 days during Spring Break or after commencement in May. Externships often include overviews of the career, informational interviews with professionals and short term projects.

Benefits to Student Participants:

• Gain exposure to the career of their interest
• Learn the "lingo" and job search tips for that particular field (helpful when interviewing for internships and full time jobs)
• Build their network base
• Become more focused with their career goals
• Spend time with outstanding Duke alumni and friends
• Resume builder!

Benefits to Alumni:

• Opportunity to mentor to a current student
• Great way to give back to Duke
• Learn about what is happening at Duke from current students
• Potentially recruit great talent for your organization
• Provide your organization exposure to Duke students

If you are interested in participating as a host for this program, please contact the internship coordinator at (919) 660-1050.