Job Shadow + Discovery Days

Job Shadow and Discovery Day (formerly known as Site Visit) programs allow you to connect with ASU students by showcasing your organization and the career paths within your industry. Whether hosting a half-day job shadow or a group site visit, you can build your talent pipeline while helping students explore your workplace firsthand.

How it works

1. Submit Your Interest

Consultation Call

2. Connect with Students

We will promote your opportunity via CareerLink and connect you with students who register.

3. Experience Begins

Host your student(s) at your organization and provide them with an engaging, first-hand career experience.

Fall 2026 Dates

Job Shadow

TBA

Discovery Days

TBA

What People Are Saying

“I thought the whole experience was excellent. The Program Coordinator was available whenever we needed to check in, the guidance provided was helpful and the students were incredibly engaging and bright.”

Read Better Be Better Host

Spring ’25

“The students that attended were highly engaged and willing to step out of their comfort zones, ask questions, and dive in. It was great to watch these students gain a deeper understanding of Emergency Management and what it means to the community.”

ASU Emergency Management Host

Spring ’25

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to be in the work environment and meet people who are working in the fields I’m interested in! We were able to have very real conversations and get some awesome advice!”

ASU Junior, Finance

Fall ’24

Details: Job Shadow

  • Job Shadowing is where students get to “shadow” an employee at a company/organization to learn more about their career field and see what a “day-in-the-life” is truly like at their workplace.
  • Example activities that could occur during a shadowing experience:
    • Introduction of host organization (mission, values, goals, history, etc.)
    • Office/Site tour
    • Sit-in on meetings or client calls
    • 1-1/group Q&A sessions with employees
    • Observations of daily tasks/activities
    • Lunch/casual networking
    • Career/opening opportunities discussion

Job Shadow FAQ

Employer Recruitment Policies

Internship Guidance

Hiring International Students

Career Fair Resources

Employer Newsletter

Details: Discovery Days

Employers hosting site visits through ASU’s Career Services gain multiple benefits, including the opportunity to connect with talented students, increase their organization’s visibility, and build relationships with potential future hires. These visits allow employers to showcase their company culture, work environment, and unique opportunities. Additionally, hosting a visit strengthens professional networks and contributes to workforce development by engaging with students actively exploring their career paths.

  • Typically two to three hours.
  • Presentation about the organization and why a student would want to work there.
  • Tour of the facility (Explanation of why the facility is set up the way it is, i.e. security, workspace, meeting rooms, etc.)
  • Lunch or snacks for the students.
  • Hear from a leader or a panel from your organization.
  • Networking opportunity.

  • Be located within 10 miles of an ASU Campus.
  • Regularly hire for positions that would be relevant to current ASU students or recent alumni.
  • Capacity at the physical workplace location to host at least 10 people.
  • No cause for concern to the safety of visitors.

Submit your interest today!

Consultation Call