FAQs

Volunteering to host students in the UGA Intern For A Day program provides a unique opportunity to connect with students and practice relationship-building based recruiting. You will have the ability to raise awareness for your organization’s brand and potential hiring opportunities for students to consider.

Your job shadow opportunity will be available for students to view online and they will submit an application consisting of their resume and 1-2 sentences expressing why they’re interested in your opportunity specifically. You will be contacted when the application window closes. You will then view your applications and rank each student based on how interested you are in hosting them. Once all rankings are submitted, we will run matches through our algorithm to produce the most accurate matches. We will then contact you and the students announcing your match for the semester.

• Commit to coordinating a job shadow day with the student(s) you are matched with.
• Be flexible with the student(s) schedules when coordinating the exact date.
• Communicate with matched students in an appropriate time frame.
• Set clear expectations for the student prior to the job shadow day.
• Alert the UGA Intern For A Day program team if you experience any issues with your student(s).

That is up for you and your team, but we’re here to offer support. If you go to our “Resources” tab you will find example itineraries for full-day, half-day, and virtual shadowing. We also provide a recommended List of Shadow Day Activities.

Expect your student to arrive on time, be dressed appropriately, and be prepared to spend the day learning, observing, and asking questions.

No. Students understand this is a voluntary educational opportunity that will benefit their academic and career goals. However, if you are impressed with the student(s), you may inquire about their interest in any available position at your organization. If you wish, you may keep in contact after the job shadow day concludes.

Because many factors go into selection and matching, pairing with a student is not guaranteed. However, to increase your likelihood of being matched we recommend providing as much detail as possible when setting up your profile. Examples of additional detail include providing the shadow day itinerary or having potential shadow dates listed.

No, the UGA Intern For A Day program is a one-day voluntary educational opportunity for students to gain industry insight. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and do not receive academic credit.

Participating in Intern For A Day is a great opportunity to get connected with real world industry experience. By registering you will have the opportunity to network with employers, explore a career path, and connect classroom learning to industry trends. This can be an industry related to your major or a chance to try a different field. Once you complete your job shadow day you will be able to list this experience on your resume. Check out our Resume Template.

Once you set up your profile and receive approval you will have access to view the employers participating in Intern For A Day. You can filter your search based on criteria that are important to you. As you view employer profiles we recommend bookmarking the opportunities that you are most interested in. When you’re ready to apply you will upload a copy of your resume and a short Statement of Interest. As you apply to various postings, you will be ranking each application based on your interest and which employer you wish to be matched with. Employers will then rank their applicants and the algorithm will make the most effective matches.

• Commit to finalizing the coordination of a job shadow day with the employer you are matched with
• Communicate with matched employer in an appropriate time frame
• Be prepared and engaged during your job shadow visit
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner as you are representing the university
• Alert the UGA Intern For A Day program team if you experience any issues with your employer

Each job shadowing opportunity will be unique to the host. Employers are responsible for coordinating the schedule for your job shadow day. When applying to opportunities carefully read the experience descriptions to learn more on what you can expect if you are matched with that employer. Common job shadow activities include an office tour, shadowing meetings, informational interviews/Q&A, meetings with various departments, and more.

Because many factors go into selection and matching, pairing with an employer is not guaranteed. However, to increase your likelihood of being matched we recommend using our Statement of Interest Template and Career Center resources to ensure your application is strong. Only apply to opportunities in which you are interested and able to complete. Pay attention to the location and read the descriptions carefully. By applying, you are committing to complete that specific job shadow day should you be matched with that host. It is strongly discouraged to cancel your participation once you have been matched with an employer.

Our Intern For A Day program is hosted in both the Fall and Spring semesters. In the event you are unmatched we highly recommend applying the next semester as we may have more employer volunteers able to accommodate everyone.

To increase your likelihood of being matched we recommend applying to a variety of opportunities. The more postings you apply to, the greater your chances of being matched. Utilize our Researching Employers & Industry resource to explore companies you may not have considered otherwise.

No, Intern For A Day is a non-credit volunteer experience. You will not receive compensation or reimbursement for travel expenses. You are not guaranteed a full-time role or internship by participating and being matched with an employer. Hiring decisions are made solely by employers and depend on various factors.

Please contact the Intern For A Day program team at internforaday@uga.edu or the UGA Career Center Employer Relations Team. You can also call us at 706-583-5475.