The UGA Intern For A Day program is the Career Center’s job shadowing initiative to connect students 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.
Our program’s structure empowers you with the flexibility to plan a shadow day at a time that works best for your schedule. This is a one-day job shadowing experience that can take place in-person or virtually for either a full day or half-day.
How it works:
Employers volunteer themselves to host each semester. To start, create your profile and begin searching for employer’s posted job shadowing opportunities. You will be able to filter your search on a variety of criteria including industry, major, in-person or virtual, and more. You will apply to the opportunities directly by uploading your resume and submitting a short statement of interest. Check out our resources on building your resume. 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.
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Program Timeline:
Student Registration:
- Fall Semester: August - September
- Spring Semester: January - February
Matching Announced:
- Fall Semester: October
- Spring Semester: March
Shadowing Window:
- Fall Semester: October - December
- Spring Semester: March - May
Student Expectations
- 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
Things to Note
This is a voluntary, one-day job shadow opportunity. You will receive no financial compensation or class credit by participating. You are also not guaranteed a job or internship at your matched organization. This is designed to help you in your professional development and guide you in your career aspirations.