Center for Career Development
2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 Annual Report Combined Summer & Winter
“The value of having the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from a well-established professional cannot be overstated.”
JOBSHADOWINGJOBSHADOWINGD A V I D S O N C O L L E G E
98%of students would
recommend job shadowing to a friend
Survey Data Winter 2015, 56 responses
96%of hosts said the
experience was very good or excellent
Survey Data Winter 2015, 57 responses
Student Information
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
PA
RT
ICIP
AN
TS
BY
CL
AS
S Y
EA
R
36% 25% 18%21%141195
Total Numbers:
students participated in
shadowing experiences
35 22 9 10Received financial support from the Job Shadowing
Program Travel Grant
Student-athletes First Generation Students
International Students
37 Undeclared
3 Sociology
10 Psychology
19 Political Science
1 Physics
1 Philosophy
5 Math
2 Latin American Studies
3 Interdisciplinary Studies
3 History
3 Hispanic Studies
6 Double Major
1 Gender & Sexuality Studies
2 French & Francophone Studies
4 Environmental Studies
7 English
9 Economics
9 Chemistry
11 Biology
2 Art
3 Anthropology
P A R T I C I P A N T S B Y M A J O R
BlackRockBlue Cross Blue ShieldCarolina Aesthetic DentistryCarolina Ear & Hearing ClinicCenter for Autism ResearchCharlotte Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte Rescue MissionCNL Commercial Real EstateDeloitte Consulting, LLPFederal Election CommissionFord’s TheatreGeorgia Department of AgricultureGeorgia Center for NonprofitsGoogleHuman Rights WatchInspiring CapitalMorgan StanleyMerrill LynchNasher Museum of ArtNational Institutes of HealthNational Venture Capital AssociationOffice of the Federal Public DefenderOracleOxford University PressPro Bono Partnership of AtlantaSalzburg Global SeminarSmithsonian ChannelTennessee PGAThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe New York TimesUberU.S. Department of StateU.S Environmental Protection AgencyWells FargoWomble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, LLP
Host Information
SelectCompanies
Top Locations:
26%NC
14%GA
10%
CA
8%DC
287Hosts
of Winter 2015 hosts returned in Summer 2016
53%of hosts were
Davidson alumni
84% 7%NY
Industries:
39Arts, Media,
Communications & Marketing
71Education, Community
Organizations & Nonprofits45
Banking, Finance, Real Estate & Insurance
65Consulting,
Management, Sales & Human
Resources
59Healthcare, Medicine &
Medical Research
47Public Policy,
Politics, Government
& Law
62Technology & Science
Center for Career Development [email protected]
704-894-2132 www.davidson.edu/careers
l Enhanced student participation by 13% and
number of hosts by 11% from the 2014-2015
academic year.
l Expanded summer job shadowing program,
offering more opportunities and increasing student
participation.
l Optimized student application process,
expanding student preparation and streamlining
program management.
l Enhanced job shadowing program website.
l Expanded job shadowing opportunities in
Texas, California, and Pennsylvania.
Accomplishments and Looking Ahead
Major Accomplishments Vision for the Futurel Adjust program timing to focus on spring and
summer to increase participation and
effectiveness.
l Continue to strengthen student-to-host ratio,
ensuring robust program participation.
l Embed program into framework as key milestone
for all class years, amplifying the awareness of
and participation in the program.
l Optimize access for all students by enhancing
travel fund.
l Explore potential for international job
shadowing to enhance opportunities for students
on study abroad programs.
“[My student] was enthusiastic, helpful, very bright, and humble. She was pleasant and our staff
and clients really enjoyed meeting her. Yet again, I’m so proud
to introduce a Davidson student to my clients and coworkers!”
—Carrie McColgan ’95, Village Vets of Lilburn/Stone Mountain
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