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 understated.”

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

PAR

TIC

IPA

NTS

BY

CLA

SS Y

EAR

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 Development704-894-2132 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