Job Shadow Observations

Career Major: ________________________    Occupation: ________________________

Name: ________________________    Job Site: ________________________

Job Shadow Observations

I observed the following:

(Please “X” those which apply during your visit and make notes about other skills observed.)

ACADEMIC SKILLS

____ Used reading & writing skills

____ Displayed an ability to think and act logically

____ Used tools & equipment efficiently

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS

____ Showed a sense of responsibility

____ Appeared to efficiently use time

____ Worked without direct supervision

TEAMWORK SKILLS

____ Used a team approach

____ Showed sensitivity to others

____ Worked with several different people each day

CONSIDER JOB DEMANDS: (See reverse side.)

CAREER SPECIFICS

Level of education required for entry into this career?

Possibilities for advancement within this career?

Average number of hours in a “full-time” work week?

What kind of tasks does this employee do?

What equipment/technology is used?

Are working conditions pleasant? Employees cordial?

Plus… (additional notes here)

Demands of the Job

Physical Activities Worker Characteristics Working Conditions
  Standing   Remembering details   Inside
  Walking   Remembering names & faces   Outside
  Balancing   Making decisions   Hot
  Climbing   Planning   Cold
  Turning   Concentration amid distractions   Change of temperature
  Running   Attending to many items   Humid
  Stooping   Working rapidly   Dry
  Sitting   Working accurately   Wet
  Reaching   Working at various tempos   Dusty
  Throwing   Examining and observing details   Dirty
  Lifting   Discriminating colors   Odors
  Carrying   Using arithmetic   Noisy
  Pushing   Writing   Inadequate light
  Pulling   Talking   Inadequate ventilation
  Fingering   Getting along with people   High places
  Feeling   Controlling emotions   Hazards
  Smelling   Being well groomed   Working alone
  Tasting   Showing initiative   Working with others
  Hearing   Showing enthusiasm   Working around others
  Seeing   Directing others   Working under pressure

Code: 0 – Practically never; 1 – Occasionally; 2 – Frequently; 3 – Constantly

General Description of Working Conditions (including any hazards):

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Permissible Handicaps:

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