Question

Rowan is interested in becoming a florist. Her mother’s best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week. This is an example of _____.
a. an internship
b. job shadowing
c. vocational education
d. volunteer work

Answer 1

The answer is letter B.

Job shadowing is a common practice performed in private enterprises. This is where a newly hired employee accompanies a regularly hired employee during his task performances. This way the new employee learns the loops of the job enabling him to adapt well to his new environment. The example above is a very simple form of job shadowing. 

Answer 2

Rowan is interested in becoming a florist.  Her mother’s best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week.  This is an example of job shadowing.