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Job Shadowing

The USC SpursUp Shadow Program is an opportunity for students to spend a day with employers in careers they are interested in pursuing after graduation. They can learn more about a specific job, build their professional network or explore a variety of career options related to their major. There is no better way to experience a potential career path than to see it firsthand. 

Program Timeline

Job Shadowing takes place on ONE mutually agreed upon date between the student and employer host, ANYTIME between Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025. The program is meant to be a day in the employer's site. Shadowing should not run multiple days unless the student and employer have agreed to meet more than once.

Fall 2025

Students apply for shadow opportunities via Handshake Sept. 8-12, 2025
Students matched with employers Sept. 15-19, 2025
Employer and student communication Sept. 22-26, 2025
Shadow week Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025

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Job Shadowing Information for Employers

Job Shadowing Information for Students

Job Shadowing Code of Conduct


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