Observe offers a platform for virtual and in-person job shadowing, enabling students and professionals to explore career paths and gain insights from industry experts. This helps users make informed career decisions by experiencing different roles firsthand.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students change their majors, leading to increased student loan debt and delayed career entry. Students often lack sufficient real-world exposure to various professions, making informed career decisions challenging. Traditional career exploration methods often fail to provide immersive, hands-on experiences.
Solution
Observe provides virtual and in-person career shadowing experiences, connecting students and career switchers with professionals in diverse fields. The platform offers short-term, out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities, allowing users to explore their curiosity and gain early career exposure. By interacting with real-world professionals and witnessing their daily routines, users can make more informed and confident career decisions. Observe facilitates rapid career testing, enabling individuals to identify fulfilling career paths.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students exploring career options and career switchers seeking real-world insights into different professions.
Features
- Virtual and in-person career shadowing experiences across various industries
- Partnerships with local companies, businesses, and professionals
- Opportunities to witness live surgeries, film productions using LED wall technology, software development, dental practices, and more
- Access to professionals in roles such as plastic surgeons, film producers, software engineers, dentists, personal trainers, and UI/UX designers
- Immersive experiences captured in 360 video and 4K resolution
- Option to request specific career experiences not currently offered