Career Discovery Days
Program Description
Career Discovery Days is a small group shadowing opportunity for Emory alumni, parents, and employers to host 1-3 current Emory students and introduce them to their industry. Students will be prepared to explore a virtual workplace with questions, interest, and a desire to learn about a specific career path. Volunteer today and become an essential part of their Emory education.
How Can I Help?
1) Register here by March 7, 2022, as a Career Discovery Days Host.
2) Attend one of the optional virtual training webinars.
3) Share your professional experience with students.
Host Expectations and Time Commitment
- Atlanta Hosts have the option to meet with students in person. Emory Covid-19 guidelines must be followed for group gatherings.
- Virtual and In-person hosts must meet with students for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Volunteer time commitment is a 1.5-hour minimum.
Virtual Shadowing
Job shadowing is still an amazing experience when done virtually. We ask that hosts block at least an hour to meet with the students and speak with them about their careers. We have provided some additional ideas below for how to make the most of your virtual shadowing experience!
Mark Your Calendar
Host Registration Closes
March 7, 2022
Training Webinar 1 (optional)
February 22, 2022
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Training Webinar 2 (optional)
March 2, 2022
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Host and Student Matches
Third week of March 2022
End of Spring Career Discovery Days
August 1, 2022
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to discoverydays@emory.edu
Host Feedback
"Working with interesting, focused individuals helps me have hope for our future and Emory’s ongoing commitment to producing ethical leaders of conscience, equipped to solve society’s most daunting and pressing problems.”
Robert Lewis 87OX 89C 15B
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of the Solicitor
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the program take place?
If located in Atlanta, Georgia volunteers have the option of hosting students at their place of business. Hosts in all other locations will conduct virtual shadowing. We encourage hosts to connect with students via Zoom, Skype, or phone.
How are students selected and matched to hosts?
Interested students will complete a mandatory orientation session focused on professionalism, fill out an application, and submit their resumes. The Career Discovery Days committee will make a match for you based on your host application and the student’s application.
How will the day be structured?
You are welcome to conduct any activities with our students that would provide good insight into your organization and related career opportunities. The host and student will work directly together to determine the logistics of the event, including the time, date, duration, and directions.
A few recommended activities include:
· Overview of the company and career areas
· Opportunity for students to conduct informational interviews with a variety of employees
· Opportunity to sit in on staff or client meetings
· Exposure to the typical work conducted in the field and perhaps the opportunity for students to participate in the work.
Note: Shadowing in Healthcare
Due to HIPAA and other regulations and restrictions, a classic shadowing experience might not be possible for alumni hosts in the health profession. We encourage alumni hosts in health fields to meet up with students for lunch or coffee instead.
How many students can I host?
You can host 1-3 students.
What will Emory do to support?
Emory will share guidance on putting together a shadowing experience, advice from career volunteers, and personal contact along the way to ensure that this is a great and meaningful experience for you. We will do our best to match you with a student who is interested in your career field. Emory staff will check in with you after the match distributions to see how your shadowing experience has progressed.
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