Information Session to be held on February 4, 2008 @ 7:30 PM in the Cardinal Room, MU.

Career Preview Days offers students a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into their field of interest.  As a CPD participant, you will be connected with an Iowa State Alumnus working in a position in which you indicate an interest. A Student Alumni Leadership Council Ambassador will connect you with an alumnus and their contact information. You can then contact them and set up a shadow that works best for both your schedule as well as the host's. You will be given a chance to “shadow” this employee as he or she completes his/her typical tasks and ask any questions you have about this career opportunity. Conversely, if you wish to visit a particular business, we will attempt to arrange this as well.

Prior to your job shadow you will receive information on how to prepare for your shadow, pointers on how to prepare, what to expect, questions to ask, how to network, and how to prepare for the workforce while still in college.

Career Preview Days is open to any SAA member in all majors and grade levels.  Your job shadow will take place any time throughout the spring semester. Your actual shadow date and time will depend on both your schedule as well as the host's.

As soon as your application is recieved we will begin the connection process between students and alumni. Application deadline for Spring Career Preview Days is February 15, 2008, at 5:00 pm.

Benefits to Students:

* Provide an opportunity to get “hands-on” experience in your field of study

* Gain knowledge on what you could be doing upon graduation

* Gain insight to your interest in a particular real-world career

Although we cannot guarantee that every applicant will be placed in their exact career of interest, Ambassadors will attempt to match all applicants with a professional in their field or a similar field by March 7, 2008.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at cpd@iastate.edu.

Application for Spring 2008 Career Preview Days

Career Previews Days is a job shadowing program that offers Iowa State students the opportunity to take an inside look at the day to day operations within a specified career field.  Participants can interact with professionals, discover current and future trends within the field, ask questions and tour business facilities for a full or half day.  This “hands on” opportunity helps students determine if they are seeking a career field that best suits their interest area.

Student participants range in class level from freshman to senior.  Freshman and sophomores are utilizing this opportunity for career exploration.  Junior and senior students want more “hands on” experiences.  Career Preview Days take place in the fall and spring. Students will be connected with an alumnus and will contact them to schedule the job shadow details.

Host Responsibilities:

* Provide the student with a tour of your place of employment

* Explain the mission of your company/place of employment

* Provide the student with details about your specific job responsibilities

* Allow time for the student to ask questions

* Let the student job shadow you

* Provide the student with actual “hands on” experiences

* Provide the student with appropriate handouts

Prior to visit:

* Give the student directions to your company

* Explain your dress code to the student

* Tell the student how to reach you in case of a last minute emergency

Benefits to Hosts:

* Provide an opportunity to stay connected with Iowa State University

* Provide an opportunity to help educate students

* Assist students in becoming better prepared for the “real world”

* Gain potential students for internships and permanent employment positions

Host Information