Student-Athlete

5 Traits NCAA Athletes Need to Highlight in Their Job Search

The life of an NCAA athlete is a difficult one. Time is expected to be split between their sport and academics, leaving little time for anything else in between. Often what ends up getting lost in the shuffle of this sport and school balance is relevant job experience. Where most college students are afforded the luxury of internships or on campus and summer jobs, athletes often...

The Shocking Reality: You Might Not be Ready for Life after Graduation

The moment has finally come! Your last semester of college is coming to a close and you are ready to kiss the late nights of studying and chowing on Ramen until 4 in the morning goodbye! Congrats! Give yourself a pat on the back! You’ve earned it! I do have some questions for you though: What’s next after you graduate? Have you thought about what you...

Getting Started With Your New Career Search: Part 3b

Now that you have used your research, resume and networking you find yourself at the doorstep of an interview. Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind when it comes to successful interviewing: Interview Do’s: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. This allows for ample time to be ready and prepared walking into the interview. It also cuts down on added stress that might come...

Getting Started With Your New Career Search: Part 1 of 3

Are you a college senior athlete who is planning to graduate this winter and wondering to yourself “where do I start?” Perhaps you’re a former athlete that is now a seasoned corporate professional who is thinking about making a job change but not sure where to turn. At any rate, in this three part blog series, we will guide you in the right direction to help...

NCAA launches Former NCAA Student-Athlete Career Center

The NCAA has announced the launch of a new initiative directed at celebrating the successes of their former student athletes as they transition into the professional world following their time spent competing at the collegiate level. The initiative aims to highlight the staggering number of contributions former collegiate athletes have made to the corporate world and society as a whole. In fact, many former athletes attribute their...