Winter Break Shadowing
Winter Break Shadowing Opportunities 2025 – by Industry
Career exploration during the undergraduate years is critically important for Pitzer students. The opportunity to get an “inside look” at different professions or have an immersive experience in a potential career path can be a significant driver of student success in designing and executing a post-Pitzer career plan.
About
The Winter Break Job Shadowing Program matches Pitzer undergraduates with alumni and family hosts who can give students this valuable professional experience. The program is virtual. Our job-shadowing partners can host a student virtually for as little as 2 hours to a full day or more during the first two weeks of January 2025. By shadowing their hosts, students will obtain in-depth information about what it takes to be successful in a specific profession and what roles interest them in a specific organization. The student application deadline is Wednesday, October 30 by 11:59 p.m. PT.
Eligibility
All current students and students graduating in Winter 2024 can participate in the Winter Break Shadowing Program.
How to Apply
All Winter Break Shadowing Opportunities are posted through the Career Services Management (CSM) platform Handshake. Please log in to Handshake to view and read about each opportunity. Do not apply through Handshake! Submit your top (4) opportunities through the link located in the shadowing descriptions. You will also be required to submit a one-page resume for the Winter Break Shadowing Program.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 23 | Opportunities viewable on Handshake |
| Wednesday, October 30, 11:59 p.m. (PT) | Student Winter Break Shadowing application deadline |
| Wednesday, November 13 | Students notified of their Winter Break Job Shadowing match |
| Monday, November 11, 6:00 p.m. | Virtual Orientation meeting (mandatory for participants) |
| Wednesday, November 20 | Student and Host connect |
| Monday, January 6—Friday, January 17 | Winter Break Shadowing occurs |
More Information
Contact the Career Services Office at careerservices@pitzer.edu or Jill Hawthorne, Assistant Director, Career Connections & Alumni Support at jill_hawthorne@pitzer.edu
Contact Information
- Acting Assistant Director for Career Connections & Alumni Support
Career Services is here to help you achieve postgraduate success, no matter what that looks like for you. From career consultations to advice about graduate and professional schools, our team offers you the tools you need to reach your goals after graduation.