Job Shadow Day
Join Us on August 15, 2019!
Explore the world of work through a one day, on-site experience with a Career Center endorsed employer. Thoroughly complete the application process (outlined below) to ensure your experience will be aligned with your field of interest. You are encouraged to explore the participating employers online to get a full understanding of their operations. Once you have been accepted to the program, Career Center staff will uniquely hand-match you with an employer and a Job Shadow Day contact.
If you have questions about this process, the employers or other topics, please email jobshadow@MiamiOH.edu.
It is important that you only apply to the Job Shadow Day if you are 100% certain you will be available August 15 and are able to secure transportation to and from your assigned job shadow site. The schedule of your shadow experience will vary depending on the company you visit. Common activities include office tours, observing work activities and meetings, networking sessions, meeting employees, informational interviews and direct hands-on experience.
Crowe
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Visit Crowe online at crowe.com.
Shadow at the Chicago Office
At Crowe, we deliver quality through deep specialization and innovation. We hire people who share our values, maintain strong relationships, and bring ideas to the table.
PerkSpot
PerkSpot is an employee discount program that works with America’s top employers to offer exclusive perks and discounts to millions of employees! PerkSpot is all about inspiring employees to love where they work, and that starts right here with us. We’re a growing team, working out of Chicago’s River North neighborhood. We dress how we like, boast an open time-off policy, stock a good beer selection, and we’re pretty obsessive about our coffee. Most of all, we welcome good people with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Visit PerkSpot online at perkspot.com.
Shadow at the Chicago Office
On your job shadow, you’ll see a typical day in the life of a marketer. As PerkSpot is still a growing brand, we’re dedicated to developing the brand in terms of both style and language. In addition, as a content marketer, I focus on things like social media presence, blogging, SEO, data analysis, email creation, copywriting, and more. At PerkSpot, marketing is all about communicating and working closely with other teams and departments to create effective marketing materials that can help support them in their initiatives, which means new projects and tasks come up constantly. No day is the same, so you’ll have to stay on your toes!
Coyote Logistics
An unwavering commitment to delivering better solutions to the industry is the driving force fueling Coyote’s global expansion. Always improving, always growing.
Logistics never stops evolving. Neither does Coyote. They don't just move freight. They move business with expertise and integrity. And that’s why they're committed to delivering smarter supply chain solutions and strategic insights that drive the success of our shippers and carriers around the globe.
Visit Coyote Logistics online at coyote.com.
Shadow at the Chicago Office
The culture is built on a team environment that welcomes challenges and celebrates success. While the work is intense, the dress code is casual—and they know how to blow off steam. Tour the facility and meet employees working in Technology, Sales, Marketing, Customer Operations and more.
Genesis Technologies
Genesis Technologies is an industry leader in document management hardware, software and services solutions. For over 27 years, they have been helping companies increase productivity, streamline processes and reduce document management costs. As one of the nation's most notable managed print services providers, they specialize in workflow assessment and infrastructure optimization.
Visit Genesis Technologies online at genesistechnologies.com.
Shadow at the Chicago Office
Employees are the foundation of their business and they provide a workplace environment that strikes a balance between work and fun. Genesis is noted for its integrity and grounded values. They invest the time and the resources to continually improve their environment and the culture of the company. Interact with fields of interest relating to IT Services, Technology, Customer Service, Business Development, Sales and more.
Mercy Health
Experience the largest health care system and the fourth largest employer in Ohio. More than 34,000 employees are united by one Mission. They're working together to make health care easier for patients and to make lives better — mind, body and spirit.
Visit Mercy Health online at mercy.com.
Shadow at the Corporate Office
Interested in learning more about the Healthcare Industry? Students will have the opportunity to engage with Mercy Health employees across a variety of business or health care administration functions: HR, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Quality, Population Health, and more! Students will also learn more about the healthcare industry, how Mercy Health delivers care to our patients and the work Mercy Health does to give back to the community!
Shadow at the Hospitals (West & Fairfield)
Meet with executive leadership, learn about hospital operations, tour departments and meet with select physicians. Many fields of interest overlap in the health care industry. Explore how your interests could lead to a career path in Pre-Med, Nursing, Physical Therapy and more.
Helium SEO
Founded in 2017, Helium SEO is an engineering-focused Search Engine Optimization company that uses artificial intelligence to improve the quality and leads of our clients' websites. We also design digital ad campaigns and full websites. They have been recognized as one of the most successful startups in Cincinnati.
Visit Helium SEO online at helium-seo.com.
Shadow at the Corporate Office
Experience first-hand how one of the most innovative companies in Cincinnati is using artificial intelligence to blur the lines between engineering and digital marketing within the Search Engine Optimization space.
Kroger
Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States (by revenue), the second-largest general retailer and the seventeenth largest company in the United States. Kroger is also the fifth-largest retailer in the world and the third largest American-owner private employer in the United States. Kroger is ranked #17 on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
Visit Kroger online at kroger.com.
Shadow at the Corporate Office
The Kroger Supply Chain team supports distribution operations, transportation logistics, replenishment, E-commerce, data analytics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and so much more. We are an industry-leading team of technical experts that focuses on leveraging our strengths to provide the best possible experience for our customers.
The David J. Joseph Company
The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), founded in 1885, is a world leader in scrap metal recycling & trading. With over 80 locations, DJJ is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation (NUE), a Fortune 200 Company.
Visit DJJ online at djj.com.
Shadow at Various Locations
Students will have the opportunity to shadow in one of the following business units:
- Downtown Cincinnati with the finance team
- Newport on the Levee with the River Metals Recycling team
- At the U-Pull & Pay salvage yard in Cincinnati
HYUR Staffing
We are a minority owned business who partners with organizations to provide opportunities for growth and improvement by placing qualified individuals with the right employers.
Visit Hyur online at hyur.com.
Shadow at the Corporate Office
HYUR is a full-service recruiting agency in Cincinnati, OH. HYUR specializes full-cycle recruitment of manufacturing, skilled-trades, engineering and healthcare. Students can expect to learn recruitment, business-to-business sales and how a start-up business operates during their full day shadow. Students will meet with Senior recruiters, account managers and HYUR's VP and President.
Cengage
Cengage is the education and technology company built for learners. The company serves the higher education, K-12, professional, library and workforce training markets worldwide. Cengage creates learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. Employees reside in nearly 40 countries with sales in approximately 165 countries and territories around the world.
Visit Cengage online at cengage.com.
Shadow at the Mason, OH Office
Students will have the opportunity to shadow in the following business units in Mason, Ohio: Finance/Accounting, Technology, Product Development and Human Resources.
Application Deadlines
June 25, 2019
- Preference of employer matching will be given to those who have submitted their online application by June 25, 2019. Complete Step 1 as soon as possible to increase your chances of being accepted. Spots are limited.
July 19, 2019
- In order to be considered for participation, you must sumbit your application no later than July 19, 2019.
Participation Steps
Step 1: Submit online application form.
(Anxiously await your acceptance email...)
Step 2: Once accepted, you will receive your employer match. Confirm attendance within 72 hours of receipt.
Step 3: Complete online training and send resume.
(No resume? Don't worry! You'll be paired with a Career Advisor to walk you through step-by-step.)
Step 4: Personalized introduction to your Job Shadow Contact at your matched employer.
Step 5: Attend your Job Shadow Day!
Step 6: Submit the Job Shadow Reflection Survey.
Step 7: Meet with your Career Advisor upon returning to campus via priority scheduling. Update your resume with your new career experience and receive your Job Shadow Day attendance certificate.