Book a Staj with Scott.

  • Their company is built upon a belief in collaborative effort between their brand and their customer, and a relentless energy to pursue the vision for their customers.

    As a 360 creative and production agency based in New York, Boston and Chicago, they scale to meet their customers need any time, anywhere in the world. Their team handles every step from concept development through production to activating the brand IRL.

    Shadow Scott as he works to gain new clients, partner to develop the creative, production, post-production, activation, and internal comms.

    Scott runs an ego-free agency, meaning they do every job, every day in every way. He is passionate about good ideas, regardless of where or whom they come from.

    His day ranges from focusing on a small piece of program to running it from ideation to execution. They can seamlessly integrate into their customers workflow and cater to goals, needs and budget.

    Instagram: X.Wave

    Website: https://www.xwaveco.com/

Scott is the founder of X.Wave, a creative agency combining the big agency experience with the personal touch of a small team.

Staj Plans

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video call, ask questions, and get expert advice

    $100

  • Shadow your dream host In-person for 4 hours.

    Gather in-person experiences, learn the tricks and tips in a new industry and develop your skills with a mentor in the space.

    $300

  • Experience your dream job at the highest level by shadowing hosts in person for a full day

    $500

Ready to Staj?

FAQs

  • Staj literally translates to 'intern' in french. Short for stagiaire, which is common in fine dining when chefs test out a kitchen before they get hired.

    To us, Staj is providing personalized job shadowing experiences allowing you to see the good, bad, and ugly of your "dream job" before taking any risks.

  • Job shadowing is an opportunity for individuals to observe professionals in their desired field to gain insight into a specific career or industry. With Staj, you can browse available job shadowing opportunities, apply to shadow professionals in various fields, and schedule sessions based on your interests and availability. Each job shadowing experience is designed to help you understand the day-to-day responsibilities and get an inside look at your desired industry.

  • Once you apply to shadow your desired host, someone from our team will follow up with you to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with you and the host. During this call, both you and the host will meet virtually, discuss your learning goals, review a sample agenda, and schedule the in-person Staj experience.

    A few days before the Staj experience, you will receive an email with the meeting address and reminders on how to prepare.

    On the day of your Staj, you will meet your host at the previously discussed location, and your host will guide you through the Staj, sharing valuable insights into their industry.

  • The Staj prices vary depending on your desired time and outcome with the host. Check out the prices listed on each host page in the "Staj Plans" section for more information.

  • After you’ve gained invaluable insights and tips for your dream industry, the world is your oyster!

    The Staj experience provides an inside view into your desired field. If you are interested in more time shadowing your dream job, please apply for the Staj Professional experience on your desired hosts page.

    Staj also offers additional programs to continue your mentorship relationship with your host. Continued mentorship is an opportunity after your Staj experience.

    Additionally, Staj serves as a feeder program, helping individuals secure roles at the companies they have shadowed. If you are interested in exploring a permanent position, please indicate your interest through the Apply Now form.