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Work shadowing opportunities exclusive for University of Aberdeen students
The University provides a range of work shadowing opportunities for students throughout the year. Shadowing opportunities are generally for one day during a specified week in agreement with the business/organisation. Shadowing opportunities may be available during the semester or during vacations. Shadowing opportunities will normally be in-person but may be offered online.
Current opportunities
Public Sector - for students of any discipline with a genuine interest in finding out more about the specific roles/departments on offer
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Internal Audit
- Housing/Tenancy Services & Participation
- Social Work
- Planning Service
- Transportation
- Children's Services Social Work
- Waste Management Disposal
- Social Care
- Human Resources
- IT Customer Support
- IT Application Development
- IT Service Delivery
- IT Data & Server
- NHS Grampian
- Communication
- Knowledge Management & Information, Library Services
Current timeline:
- 16 February: Applications open
- 3 March: Applications close
- 14 March: Induction session for successful candidates
- w/c 18 March: Work shadowing
How to apply
For more information about the opportunities available – and to apply – visit CareerConnect. If you cannot see the opportunities on CareerConnect but you are eligible (as per above), please email careers@abdn.ac.uk.
We are running some application support events. Visit CareerConnect for details. You can also book an appointment to receive feedback on your CV/application or use our Virtual Adviser. Visit www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/about/advice-guidance for more information.