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Title: Provided by Career Services, Tarleton State University


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Provided by Career Services, Tarleton State
University
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  • Your application will remain pending until you
    complete the following
  • Review this slide show presentation,
  • Receive at least a 80 or higher on the quiz
    after viewing the presentation, and
  • Meet (briefly) face-to-face with career services
    staff to clarify details of your application.

Many quiz questions come from the videos inserted
in this presentation. Make sure to watch all
videos before taking the quiz! YOU WILL NEED
SOUND!
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  • You will receive a student packet that includes
    information from the employer regarding dress
    code, parking, etc.
  • At least one week prior to your Shadow, confirm
    with the employer that everything is correct in
    your Texan Shadow packet, specifically
  • Date and time
  • Address (clarify any driving directions you need)
  • Parking (is it a garage? is there a fee? etc)

Many times, a third party at your mentors
workplace provided the information in your Texan
Shadow packet. Therefore, it is always best to
review all information provided from the company
with your mentor before the event.
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  • Confirm with your mentor that the appropriate
    attire listed in your Texan Shadow packet is
    accurate.
  • Pre-Plan what you will wear based on the info in
    your packet, and describe your attire to your
    mentor
  • My paperwork said to wear business casual
    clothing. Im planning to wear black slacks and a
    long-sleeved, button-down shirt is that
    acceptable?
  • Some companies have strict policies on tattoos,
    jewelry, piercings and attire. Clarify these with
    your mentor before the Shadow.
  • Video Office Attire The Do Not Wear List

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  • Arrange for your own transportation to the
    Shadow.
  • TSU cannot provide transportation to your
    Shadow.
  • Make certain that you have all necessary and
    required auto insurance, drivers license, and a
    dependable vehicle for the day.

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  • Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early the
    day of the Shadow.
  • If you are not familiar with the area you are
    traveling to, print driving directions (Yahoo,
    Google, Mapquest, etc)
  • Be mindful that online driving instructions (as
    listed above) do not take into consideration any
    construction, detours, and traffic that may slow
    your time.

7
  • Review the Potential Texan Shadow Mentor
    Questions sent to you via email and available on
    the Texan Shadow website.
  • Plan on using this opportunity to learn about the
    job(s) you are shadowing!! Be prepared to ask
    some questions.
  • Please do not just follow your mentor around
    closed-mouthed! Show interest in what is going
    on!!
  • Video Check out Dianas story on asking
    questions for future goals.

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  • The employer may ask for your contact information
    prior to the shadow so they will be prepared for
    you. The following is the only type of
    information we share with employers
  • Name
  • Classification
  • Major/Minor
  • Phone Number
  • Email

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  • By choosing to participate in Texan Shadow a
    voluntary program you are assuming any risks
    and / or liabilities associated with your shadow
    experience.
  • Some placements carry greater risks than others,
    including those that regularly work with large
    pieces of equipment, machinery, animals, etc. If
    your chosen field involves such things, you may
    have opportunities to interact with these same
    pieces of equipment, machinery, animals, etc.
  • It is your choice whether or not to assume this
    risk!!
  • If you are uncomfortable performing a task
    requested by your mentor, communicate this to
    your mentor and DO NOT do something for which you
    are not prepared!

Tarleton State University and Career Services are
not responsible for any accidents or liabilities
that may occur during your Texan Shadow.
10
The Shadow Day
  • Introduce yourself to your mentor and shake her
    or his hand.
  • Video Learn how!
  • Ask your mentor for a business card (you will
    need this contact information later for a thank
    you letter).
  • Video Business cards

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The Shadow Day
  • Pay attention to things about the job that you
    like and dislike.
  • Act interested (even if youre really not!)
  • Please remember your mentor is volunteering to
    host you. DO NOT embarrass yourself or TSU by
    acting bored or ungrateful, even if you realize
    this job is not for you! Learn what you can, and
    use the information in making your career
    choices!

Making a positive impression may allow you to
build a relationship with your mentor, who can
potentially be a contact in the company for
information about internships, employment,
possibly a reference, etc.
Quick Tip for your career development
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The Shadow Day
  • Dont forget to smile, relax, and ask
    questionsrefer to the Potential Texan Shadow
    Mentor Questions in your packet or online. Feel
    free to take it with you.
  • TIP Pay attention to what your mentor talks
    aboutsometimes they may answer your questions
    before you ask them. Use that information to ask
    deeper, more technical questions.
  • Employers provide Career Services feedback on
    their experience with Texan Shadow. Do you know
    what a large portion of employers wish students
    would do more of?

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The Shadow Day
  • Leave your cell phone hidden in your vehicle.
  • If you are waiting for an urgent phone call and
    you must take your phone with you, place your
    phone on vibrate or silent and EXPLAIN to your
    mentor why you have it with you.
  • Absolutely no texting or phone calls while on the
    shadow (believe us we will hear about it!)
  • Video Cell phones

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The Shadow Day
  • Not Showing Up is NOT an option.
  • Only in drastic circumstances should you cancel
    the day of the Shadow.
  • If there is an emergency / illness and you and
    absolutely cannot make it, that is a part of life
    and is understandable. Here is what you need to
    do
  • First Contact your mentor immediately. If
    you want to reschedule, you may do so at that
    time.
  • Second Contact Career Services
  • If you No Show, you will not be allowed to
    participate in the Texan Shadow program again.

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After the Shadow
  • Send a Thank You note within 24 hours.
  • Do this regardless of whether or not you enjoyed
    your shadow!
  • Please remember again your mentor gave his or
    her time to host you with no compensation for
    that time. It is highly inappropriate NOT to say
    thank you for this gesture.
  • Review samples provided by About.com by Yahoo
  • Sample Thank You Note
  • Do not copy word for word. Make it personal to
    your shadow experience as you want to leave a
    lasting positive impression.

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After the Shadow
  • Complete the Texan Shadow survey emailed to you a
    few days after your scheduled Shadow event.
  • Whether you had a fabulous experience or a
    horrible experience, Career Services values your
    feedback about your Texan Shadow and we need to
    know what parts were positive and negative for
    future considerations.

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  • Career Services is NOT obligated to place you for
    a shadow.
  • Your fit with the program is being evaluated
    from the moment you submit your application.
  • CS will not risk damaging a relationship with an
    employer (which, in turn, negatively impacts your
    fellow students) by placing a student whose
    behavior causes concern.
  • If you are placed but behave inappropriately, you
    will not be allowed to participate in the future.
    Unacceptable behavior includes (but is not
    limited to)

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Keep these things in mind
  • Enjoy yourself! You will make a better impression
    and learn more if you relax and enjoy the
    opportunity. (We have yet to hear of a mean
    mentor!)
  • Learn everything you can, from everyone you can.
    This is a rare opportunity to see things in
    action in your field, so soak it up! You can
    take a notebook and jot things down as you go.
  • Make connections. Some students have obtained
    volunteer opportunities, internships, and even
    employment through their Shadow experience. It is
    up to you to put your best foot forward and
    connect in a positive way with people! Be
    pleasant. Ask for business cards and remember
    names. Plan to keep in touch after the shadow
    (you can do this through email, Linkedin.com,
    etc. Ask us if you have questions about doing
    this).

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Test Time
  • You must receive at least an 80 or higher on
    this quiz BEFORE your application will be
    processed.
  • You will check your score before submitting, and
    you have the option to re-take the quiz if you
    are unsatisfied with your score.
  • Once you submit your quiz, we will verify the
    score and then contact you to arrange a
    face-to-face meeting (if you attend a campus
    other than Stephenville, we can make alternate
    arrangements).
  • After the meeting, we will begin working on your
    application.
  • Take the Quiz
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