About TryThatJob

Helping You Make Smarter Career Decisions — One Day at a Time

At TryThatJob, we believe that choosing a career should be based on real experience, not guesswork.

That's why we created a platform where anyone — from students and young professionals to career changers — can spend a full day shadowing real professionals across industries. Whether you're curious about UX design, architecture, event planning, DJing or investment banking, we give you a chance to walk in someone's shoes before making long-term decisions.

Our Mission

To make career exploration more accessible and actionable by connecting people with immersive job shadowing experiences that inspire confident, informed career choices.

Who We Help

  • •Students and young professionals unsure what kind of career to pursue
  • •Young professionals and career switchers considering a pivot or testing a new path
  • •Curious minds who want to explore what's out there

We're here for everyone who's ever asked themselves:

"What is it really like to do that job?"

Why We Exist

University brochures, job ads, and online videos only go so far. TryThatJob closes the gap between theory and reality by letting you observe a real workday — side-by-side with someone who lives it daily.

It's like test-driving a career — before investing time, money, or effort into the wrong one.

How It Works

  • •Browse and book professionals ("hosts") open to sharing their working day
  • •Spend a full working day shadowing them in person
  • •Learn how the role works, ask questions, gain clarity and better sense of direction

We handle the scheduling, payments, and reminders — you focus on learning and connecting.

Meet Our Hosts

Our hosts come from all walks of life:

Startups. Corporates. Creatives. Builders.

They're passionate about what they do — and even more passionate about sharing it with curious people like you.

What's Next

We're starting with 1-day shadowing sessions — but that's just the beginning.

Soon, you'll be able to access:

  • •Multi-day experiences
  • •Thematic career tracks
  • •Mentorship options
  • •Verified reviews and personalized suggestions

Join the Movement

If you've ever wished you could "try that job" — now you can.

📌 Want to explore a career?
Start browsing available hosts here

Built for curious people, by curious people.

TryThatJob is more than a platform — it's a movement to make career exploration real, transparent, and deeply human.