Job shadowing
Meaning in business english, with examples
In business english, job shadowing means: Learning about a job by observing someone doing it.
In Turkish: iş başında gözlem
How it is used
Used in induction and career exploration. Observation is central; the learner does not automatically take responsibility for the colleague's work.
Example sentences
During job shadowing, I watched an account manager prepare for a difficult client meeting.
Learning comes from observing preparation in an actual work context.
The receptionist's job shadowing day helped her understand how the dispatch team handles urgent orders.
Observation builds understanding of another team's workflow.
Common collocations
- arrange job shadowing
- a job shadowing placement
Related terms
More terms: Working Life
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