Job Shadow Program

Featuring more than 81 employer shadow events that will help students gain insight into engineering careers and network with employers.

All dates for this event occur in the past.

Hosted by Engineering Career Services, the Job Shadow Program is a one-day opportunity for Ohio State engineering students to spend time at an employer’s site, observe engineers and learn more about professional roles related to their major. This experience takes place at various company locations throughout Ohio during Ohio State's Spring Break week. Since Job Shadow events are only one day--you may sign up for more than one!

Important Dates:

  • Job Shadow days: Monday, March 14—Friday, March 18, 2016
     
  • Student sign-ups: Thursday, January 28—Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Engineering Career Services (Hitchcock 199) office. Visit the ECS website for complete sign-up details.

Participation requirements:

  • Undergraduate and graduate engineering students registered with ECS
  • Be available during business hours, March 14-18, 2016
  • Responsible for transportation to employer site
  • Freshman Engineering Honors (FEH) and Choose Ohio First for Engineering Entrepreneurship (COFFEE) Scholars are also eligible

Why you should participate:

  • Network with companies and engineers from Ohio State's top employers
  • Gain insight to possible engineering careers related to your major
  • Learn about a "day in the life" of an engineer
  • Experience professional workplace and company culture
  • Spark interest in areas of study or industry


There are 590 job shadow spots available (companies have multiple spots), with events are located all over the state.

Visit the ECS website for sign-up instructions and a list of participating employers. Learn more via the program overview and 2014 event recap.