Experience a Job Before Choosing it.
Step into real workplaces, talk to professionals, and choose your next steps with confidence.
Unsure Which Career or Major to Choose?
Don't spend 80,000 hours in a career you've never seen up close. We match your aptitudes with real-world job shadows, allowing you to test-drive your future before you invest in the education.
See the job firsthand: Understand the day-to-day reality, not just the "Instagram version" of the job.
Get Access to Verified Experts Get 1-on-1 access to verified industry pros who will tell you what no textbook or online forum can.
Build Your Network: Turn a shadow into a lifelong mentor or a future job lead by establishing a real-world connection that opens doors long after the shadow ends.
How it Works
We get you a front-row seat to a career so you can decide on a direction or rule one out.
MATCH
Take a short 30-min. interest assessment to find careers worth exploring.
2. SHADOW
Step into a real workplace through a job shadow or guided tour.
3. NEXT STEPS
Get clear guidance on what to pursue next — or explore another career.
One Investment. Real Clarity.
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$50 Commitment Deposit to "unlock" our professional network and secure your specific match.
$50 Completion Fee paid after your shadow is complete, ensuring you got the value you were promised.
What’s Included
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A professional assessment to ensure you’re shadowing the right career, not just the “popular" one.
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We handle the outreach, vetting and scheduling with a verified local professional who can host you.
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Direct access to a new professional mentor who can provide future referrals or job leads.
The Choice is Yours
You can keep scrolling through forums and feeling overwhelmed by the unknown, or you can step into the room and see for yourself.
What’s missing isn’t information — it’s experience.
Job descriptions outline roles, but real clarity comes from experience — seeing the work up close, talking with someone who’s done it for years, and knowing whether the lifestyle and workplace fit you.
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Make decisions with confidence — even while still exploring options.
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Learning and effort feel meaningful when there’s a clear connection to real work.
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The typical Avoid unnecessary pivots later by understanding fit earlier — saving time, money, and confidence.
“I really enjoyed [Hint], and I appreciate the opportunity it’s given me to think about my options for a future career. Thank you very much!” - Jack, Student
“This is what I wish I had in high school when I was trying to pick a career.” - Scott, Parent
“My son hasn’t listened to anyone about his future career as much as he has with Hint.” - Chantel G., Parent
“This course is so important to everyone looking to clarify their career choice.” - Joy, Teacher @ Bearspaw Christian School
The Chef: Treyvon
Trevyon was still a bit unsure what career was right for him or the right steps to take until he took Hint.
FAQs
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No. The goal is exploration. Many people use a job shadow to confirm a direction — or rule one out.
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That’s a win! Finding out early helps you avoid costly detours and choose a better-fit option next.
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Real, verified professionals in the field. We carefully choose and vet each match so every experience is appropriate, structured, and valuable.
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Yes. All job shadows and tours are curated with age-appropriate structure, clear expectations, and vetted professionals.
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Seeing real work early helps students make smarter choices about education, saving time, money, and frustration later.