Professional Shadowing Program
Are you a work-authorized international professional interested in learning the way of working in the U.S.?
Professional shadowing is a useful way for you to learn about a particular job of interest. It involves spending a limited amount of time joining a U.S.A. professional in your field of interest.
Job shadowing is a great way for you to restart a career in the U.S.A. It is a great experience to get familiar with the working environment and understand the processes and the ways of working of the job in the United States. By observing the day-by-day life of an American professional, you can learn what that job is really like and also learn about American business culture and customs.
A typical professional shadowing experience can be 20 hours over 2+ days. The time you spend while shadowing someone will not be paid, as this is a learning experience.
Are you from an organization interested to connect to a pool of work authorized international, diverse and talented professionals?
Many small, medium and large corporations in St. Louis take international professionals from across the world to work in St Louis. Many of these professionals bring their spouses or partners, who leave behind their careers in their countries careers of their own, finding it hard to integrate professionally in the local community.
A great number of these highly educated expat spouses are aspiring to be part of St. Louis labor market. These international spouses represent a great and versatile talent pool.
By participating in the Professional Shadowing Program your organization will get a chance to connect with these international talents and benefit from this opportunity.
Participant Benefits
Be familiar with American business culture & customs
Gain confidence to restart your career in the U.S.A.
Learn skilled on day-by-day professional vocabulary
Get prepared to get a job in U.S.A.
Organization Benefits
Bring diversity; introduce new cultures, languages and perspectives.
Get access to awarding international pool of talent
Bring new and different experiences.
Promotes Innovative solutions and exchange of information
Every professional shadowing experience is different
However, typically you will follow an employee in industry related discussions and meetings and observe them partaking in their day-to-day activities. You may be asked to help with certain tasks and have opportunities to ask questions and share your own experiences throughout the day.
Here are some areas for professional shadow opportunities to consider
Accounting
Business Development
Company Management/Entrepreneur
Drafting
E-Commerce, E-Merchandising
Engineering
Finance
Human Resources (HR)
Information & Technology (IT)
Marketing/Branding
Office and Administrative Support
Project Management
Public Relations/ Digital Media
Sales
Supply Chain
If you are interested in having a professional shadowing experience and learning more details about this program,
please fill out the form below.
*If your organization/company is interested in participating in this program, please contact us at itspouses@gmail.com
Collaborators
LUZCO Technologies - is a full-service, multi-discipline engineering firm with capabilities in project management, electrical substation design and transmission/distribution design. We have extensive experience working on large-scale infrastructure for utility providers.
Alzheimer Association - the Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. But we can't end Alzheimer's without your help.
*You might also consider applying to be a participant at the Mosaic Project Professional Connectors.
More information about this initiative, please go to their website.
Resume and Cover Letter Recommendations and Templates
No photo.
Statement of work authorization (accurate)
Good Gmail account with your name
Possibly using a nickname in quotes with your legal name (for ease in US people using your name)
A statement of intent/experience (your professional experience at the top followed by jobs you may have here)
Resume Template
Resume template.docxCover Letter Template
CAIP COVER LETTER sample.docxMaterials from International Institute of St. Louis - Career Advancement for International Professionals program (CAIP).
More information about this CAIP program, please go to their website.