Job Shadowing offer after interview

I had an interview with human resources a while ago and a peer panel interview yesterday. I was called 45 min later to schedule job shadowing for a couple of hours. Does anyone have any advice regarding job shadowing, and is this a pretty good sign that I have a great chance of getting the job?

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Thank you! I am very nervous as I've never job shadowed before. I don't want to ask too many or not enough questions. I am truly passionate, so I hope that they are able to see that.

Thank you so much for your advice! Do you have any advice for during the shadowing? Do I literally just observe everything and ask questions? Also, what do you think they are looking at exactly during the shadowing? Thank you for any further advice you may have.

Thank you so much for your advice! Do you have any advice for during the shadowing? Do I literally just observe everything and ask questions? Also, what do you think they are looking at exactly during the shadowing? Thank you for any further advice you may have.

JOB SHADOWING TIPS*1. *Introduce YourselfBegin the day with a handshake. *Smile and introduce yourself, using your first and last name and the school you're from. *Inform your Job Shadowing host that you'll be taking notes for this assignment.*2. *Respect Time* * When you interview a person at their place of employment, it is likely that* * they are putting aside other work to talk to you. *Respect their generosity.*3. *Be Prepared* * Have your research sheet and questions ready. *It's impressive to show that * * ** * you've taken time to prepare.*4. *Be Professional* * Ask your questions precisely, don't ramble. *Bring your questions in your Job* * Shadow folder. *Remember to dress appropriately for a business setting.*5. *Listen* * Listen to all of your host's response before writing a brief summary in your * ** * notes. *If you don't completely understand, say so, and ask for more details.*6. *Don't Be Afraid* * Your host understands that it takes time to get notes down properly. *A little ** * quiet as you write demonstrates respect for what they have said. *Don't * ** * worry about the quiet.*7. *Be Courteous* * Because you are in a place of employment, you need to time your questions ** *appropriately and do not interrupt potential sales or customer needs.*8. *End Thankfully* *Ask you host if there is anything else they would like to add to your report ** *before you return it to your teacher. *Everyone you meet is a potential ** *connection to another opportunity. *It is very appropriate to send a thank you* *card to your host. *You never know when you may return to ask for a job.*

A job shadow offer is as much of a benefit for you as it is for the employer/employees getting to know you. You will get a good feel for the area you applied and will be able to see if it "fits" what you want. Pay attention, look, listen, and ASK QUESTIONS. But, whatever you do, please do not do any patient care. You are not an employee and there is a big liability if something goes wrong when you are shadowing. We had an interviewee shadow for 4 hours and didn't find out until the end that she had been starting IV's and helping turn patients... what would have happened if she had hurt herself?? Whoops!

Good luck!!

Thank you so much! I am very excited to get a feel for what the unit would be like if I worked there. And it will be nice to meet everyone I would work with. Thank you for your advice on not doing patient care. Is there some way I could be helpful without doing any patient care? I agree it is a liability so wouldn't think of doing so.

I'd say that it's looking pretty good for you!! I had two interviews that I shadowed for and was offered a position at each. I'm SO glad I did it too, because it helped me know for sure where I wanted to accept an offer. To be helpful without really getting too involved, you could always run and grab supplies if the chance arises. Remember to send a thank you! BEST OF LUCK!!

Congrats to you!! Also, thank you so very much for your encouragement and advice!

How long after you shadowed did you get the offer?

I think shadowing is a great opportunity for you as well to find out if you really want the job and get an idea of what it would be like working at this place. There are so many different specialties, units, etc that if I were to change jobs I would want to shadow first and decide if I really would like the new area.

Remember if you are looking for a new job you can always do agency and get a chance to check out other places and see firsthand if the grass is greener elsewhere. Bonus, you can make friends and even get paid better than a regular gig!