Want to make the most of your winter break?
Curated with your career aspirations in mind, our Career Discovery Program is designed to provide an immersive and hands-on experience like no other. Imagine spending your winter break shadowing industry leaders, witnessing firsthand how they operate, and getting an inside look at their day-to-day operations. During the job shadowing experience, students have the opportunity to build their resume with industry-specific experience, expand their professional network, and identify the skills necessary to succeed in the industry.
We've carefully selected a diverse range of top companies across various sectors to ensure that you find the perfect fit for your interests. Whether you're passionate about finance, accounting, marketing, or another business related field, we've got you covered.
Shadowing opportunities will take place during the winter break and students can apply by completing the application process on Handshake (or another site) with the individual organizations that are of interest to you. You are welcome to apply to more than one. Click on the organization's title below to apply!
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: Rolling
Archer Lewis is one of the fastest growing national. Accounting firms. Archer Lewis provides industry leading accounting and tax services to local clients with an owner’s mindset. Our large network offers boutique accounting firms modern support and tools to grow. With a focus on innovation and a passion for helping businesses thrive, we have become a trusted partner for businesses seeking expert financial guidance and for firms looking for additional resources.
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the US and in over 160 countries.
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
Deloitte drives progress. Our firms around the world help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Deloitte is recognized as a leader of top talent and strives to be an organization where you can thrive.
Date: January 15, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: TBD
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money. We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today. Please select one of the following functions to job shadow: Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandiser/Supplier Management.
Date: January 14, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: December 19, 2025
Grant Thornton is the brand for two professional services entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. Grant Thornton represents a community of more than 9,000 problem solvers, relationship builders, and industry specialists who know that how we serve matters as much as what we do.
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: Rolling
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member cooperatives to serve more than 250,000 customers.
Date: January 7, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: TBD
For over 100 years, Miller Cooper has been achieving success in the middle-market by helping our clients, and our employees, win. As the largest independently owned and operated firm in the Chicagoland area, we are large enough to develop your passion; small enough to care. If you are looking for a firm that fosters an exceptional environment where employees can enjoy a unique blend of top-tier client interaction with a fun, friendly work atmosphere, then take a closer look at Miller Cooper.
Date: January 6, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $201 billion in assets under advisement and management as of March 31, 2018. The company has operations in 27 countries.
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: TBD
At Plante Moran, business is never “just business” — it’s personal. It’s personal to our clients, and it’s personal to us. Our clients count on us to advance their businesses, chart new territories, build stronger strategies, and help support those who count on them. And with over 3,800 professionals in 23 locations across the Midwest, Rocky Mountain Region, and internationally — and a legacy that’s 100 years strong — we deliver. We’re proud to be one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms.
Date: January 7-8, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. At PwC we're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. If you join us, you can help organizations meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of audit, tax and advisory.
Date: January 14, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: Rolling
West Monroe is a national business and technology consulting firm partnering with dynamic organizations to optimize their businesses. Our team of over 1,000 professionals is comprised of an uncommon blend business consultants and deep technologists, enabling us to design, implement, and run strategic solutions that significantly impact clients' profitability and performance.
Date: TBD
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: TBD
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
Date: January 14, 2026
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Application Deadline: TBD
Note: Grainger has three different job shadow experiences available on Handshake in Finance, Merchandising and Supplier Management, and Supply Chain. They are listed individually on Handshake!
Who will cover the cost of housing and transportation to and from any job shadowing site?
Students are responsible for funding housing costs and transportation costs to the job shadowing site. Students should only apply for job shadowing opportunities that they will be able to complete. When possible, applying for job shadowing opportunities close to your home city can also help with travel and housing costs.
Will I be able to put the job shadowing experience on my resume?
Yes, you will! This is best added to your resume in a "Related Experience" section. Please see a Career Adviser to discuss how you can add your job shadowing experience to your resume.
I don’t have any experience in my field of interest. Can I still get a job shadowing opportunity?
That’s no problem! To apply for a job shadowing opportunity, you only need to show sincere interest in the possibility of a career in the field.
What should I wear and bring to the shadowing experience?
Some employers will provide you with attire guidance. For employers who do not, it's best to dress business casual or business professional. You may be doing a lot of standing or walking, so select comfortable shoes. You should bring a notebook/pen and any required personal items. You may wish to bring a backpack or tote bag to carry your items.
What is the time commitment?
It varies. Some firms may hosting a one-day experience and others may offer job shadow opportunities taking place over multiple days. Check Handshake for all details by searching for the company in which you're interested.