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For Students
Statement of Interest Template
When applying to a job shadow opportunity in the Intern For A Day platform you will be required to upload your resume and submit a short statement of interest. This template is here to support you in crafting that statement.
Researching Employers & Industry
Researching a company, organization, or industry is integral in any search. By gaining more information about the structure and culture, you can better assess if the environment suits you and your career aspirations.
Determining Your Job Priorities
When you are evaluating possible careers and future employers, many factors can come into play: personal values, company location, salary, advancement potential, industry type and corporate culture may be important to you. Perhaps it’s something else. To find a good career match, you must identify opportunities that align with as many of your top priorities as possible.
Contacting the Employer After Matching
This messaging/email template will support you in your initial outreach to your matched employer. It is fill in the blank style for your convenience
Plan Your Outfit
Unless otherwise specified by your matched employer, it is recommended to dress in business casual attire. This resource has some tips for business casual dress.
List of Shadow Day Questions
This guide is designed to help you make the most of your shadowing day. You can bring these questions to your shadow day and ask various people you meet throughout the day these questions.
Resume Template
Utilize this resource to incorporate your Intern For A Day Experience on your resume. The example below will assist you in crafting bullet points and formatting. We have included additional resources for your reference as well to support your resume building process.
Shadow Day Reflection Activity
These questions are designed to assist you in reflecting on your job shadow day experience. Excellent preparation for any upcoming interviews.
For Employers
List of Shadow Day Activities
Need assistance brainstorming activities for your job shadow day? Check out this list for various ideas to make the most of your time.
In-Person Itinerary Examples
These are examples on how you can structure your in-person job shadow day with the students. It's fill in the blank style was made for your convenience when it comes to planning the activities for the students.
Virtual Itinerary Examples
This is an example of how you can structure your virtual job shadow day with students. We traditionally recommend a half-day for virtual participation but feel free to expand to a full day. It's fill in the blank style was made for your convenience when it comes to planning the activities for the students.
Hosting Strategies
There are a variety of ways to take advantage of our program's offerings. This resource can assist you with your personal goal setting for participating and creating a strategy.
Sample Email Pre-Shadow Day
This pre-shadow day email template is fill in the blank style for your convenience. This will ensure all details are included and limit back and forth emailing.
List of Icebreakers
Here you will find a list of icebreakers organized in different categories like UGA based, personal life, professional life, and some just for fun!
Career Resources
Arch Ready Certificate Program
The Arch Ready Certificate program covers a wide range of professional development topics, ranging from resume writing and interviewing to choosing a major and pursuing your dream job.
Handshake
It is highly recommended that most students utilize UGA’s job board – Handshake – as their primary resource when searching for jobs, part-time work, or internships.
Interstride
Interstride is the free, one-stop-shop for job searching as an international student! Interstride contains informational videos to increase your knowledge on job-searching, and provides you with up-to-date information on visas and immigration, customizable checklists, career insights, and an online job board. This platform is an excellent way to be intentional, organized, and efficient in your job search.
Hire UGA
The Career Center's Employer Relations team is dedicated to facilitating your recruitment efforts. Whether scheduling on-campus interviews, attending career fairs, or meeting faculty, our staff will do whatever it takes to make your recruitment efforts successful. Utilizing Handshake, UGA’s free job posting service, will help get your organization’s full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities to Georgia’s best and brightest!
UGA Mentor Program
The UGA Mentor Program is a networking opportunity for students to connect with alumni, faculty, or staff. Make meaningful connections and with mentos that can support and guide you through life at UGA.