Which statement best defines Job Shadowing?

• A. A short-term job or work project that usually requires a formal commitment
• B. Following a worker on the job for a few hours or days
• C. A program that connects academic learning with community service
• D. On-the-job training in a trade, usually with pay

Answer: (B)

Job shadowing means observing a worker on the job to learn what the work involves. It’s typically a short arrangement where you accompany a professional for a few hours or days to see real tasks, workflows, and workplace culture, rather than doing the work yourself. It’s about learning through observation and questions, not about getting paid or performing tasks.

This best match describes following a worker on the job for a few hours or days. The other options describe different experiences: a short-term project with a formal commitment sounds more like an internship; a program connecting academics with community service is service-learning; on-the-job training with pay is paid, active training such as an apprenticeship.