Tiger Shadow is a one-day opportunity that can range from 4 to 8 hours.   

Tiger Shadow will be held during spring break, summer break, and fall break each year.  

• Explore interests and make informed career decisions 
• Gain valuable insight into workplace culture, practices, expectations, and industry trends 
• Bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications 
• Develop or expand your professional network 

1. Apply for Tiger Shadow

Student applications open approximately two months before the shadowing opportunity. Complete your application and provide information about your career interests to help with the matching process.

2. Receive & Accept Your Match

After applications close, you will be matched with a Tiger Shadow host based on the information provided in your application.

Once you receive your match, you will have a short window to accept your placement.

3. Complete Orientation

After accepting your match, you will receive information about completing the required Tiger Shadow orientation to help you prepare for your experience.

4. Connect With Your Host

Your Tiger Shadow host will contact you via email with your schedule and other important information you’ll need before your shadowing experience.

5. Participate in Your Tiger Shadow

Visit your host organization, observe professionals in the workplace, ask questions, and learn more about the organization, industry, and potential career paths.

6. Follow Up

After your Tiger Shadow experience, you will be asked to complete a brief survey about your experience and send a thank-you letter to your host employer.

Tiger Shadow is a one-day opportunity that can range from 4 to 8 hours.  

Tiger Shadow will be held during spring break, summer break, and fall break each year.  

Hosting a Tiger Shadow student is a great way for your company to invest in the next generation of talent while building meaningful connections with students. By participating in Tiger Shadow, you can: 

• Introduce students to your industry and organization and give them an authentic look at what it’s like to work in the field. 

• Build your talent pipeline that contributes to the continued local economic growth and development by connecting with students who may become future interns, employees, or industry professionals. 

• Promote internship and career opportunities and help students understand the skills and experiences your organization values. 

• Connect with Auburn students. Tiger Shadow is designed specifically for employers located in the Auburn-Opelika area. By hosting a Tiger Shadow experience, local employers can introduce students to career opportunities within their industry, showcase their organization, and help students discover the benefits of building professional connections while exploring career opportunities.

• Strengthen your relationship with the university and local community by supporting student career development. 

• Showcase your workplace and company culture while giving students a chance to meet professionals and learn from their experiences. 

• Inspire and prepare future professionals by helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world career opportunities. 

Whether you host one student for a few hours or create a more immersive experience, your participation can make a lasting impact on a student’s career journey and help your organization connect with the talented students who may one day join your team. 

1. Register as a Tiger Shadow Host

Employer registration will open in Tiger Shadow approximately 3–4 months before the shadowing opportunity and will remain open for one month.

During this time, you will register as a host and post your job shadow opportunity.

2. Students Apply

Student applications will open a few days after employer registration closes and will remain open for approximately 1–2 months.

Students will be able to review available Tiger Shadow opportunities and apply for the experiences that interest them.

3. Review & Rank Students

After student applications close, you will have the opportunity to review and rank applicants in Tiger Shadow based on your preferences.

Please note: A student may be ranked No. 1 by more than one employer but can only be matched with one employer. Because of this, you may not be matched with your first-choice student.

4. Receive Your Match

Based on employer rankings, students will be matched with hosts through Tiger Shadow

Students will have two weeks to accept their host match. Once matches are confirmed, you will receive your match information via email.

5. Prepare for the Shadowing Experience

Once you have been matched with a student, you will send them an agenda and important information to help them prepare for their Tiger Shadow experience.

This may include arrival and parking instructions, dress expectations, the schedule for the day, contact information, and any other details they should know before arriving.

6. Host Your Tiger Shadow

Welcome your matched student to your organization and give them an opportunity to observe your workplace, learn more about your career field, and gain firsthand insight into your industry.