Interview Skills for Athletes

“Be able to articulate in an interview how the rigorous physical and mental demands you faced and the skills you developed as a student-athlete correlate to a certain position. From my experience as corporate counsel, t​he business world is much like the world of sports - fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. Utilize your unique leadership background to bring folks together and operate on the same team”

 Key points to make in an Interview when talking about your athletic experience:

1. I am trained to be the hardest worker in the room
2. I’m tenacious and learn from losing
3. I don’t make excuses, I find solutions
4. I excel at time management
5. I know when to make sacrifices
6. I don’t take things personally
7. I am a team player ​

Sources:
http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/former-student-athlete/elevator-speech-it-really-all-about-you
https://www.fastcompany.com/3066855/7-ways-to-talk-about-your-athletic-experience-on-a-job-int