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Networking

2/14/2020

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Why is networking important?

As you transition from sport, you will learn the great benefits from networking! You enter into a world of people who want to connect with you.
​Expanding your network allows you to:
  • Connect with colleges, mentors, and partners
  • Expand support network
  • Learn from your network's experience
  • Exchange ideas and opinions 
  • Boost your self-esteem
  • Increase access to resources for career development
  • Develop and improve your skill sets
  • Job opportunities 

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Make an Elevator Pitch

2/14/2020

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“As a former athlete, you have a built-in advantage in explaining why you are special. Weaving a tidbit or two into your elevator pitch about what you learned and what you accomplished as an athlete will make your pitch more powerful and memorable.”

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Interview Skills for Athletes

2/14/2020

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“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”

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Upgrade Your Resume

2/14/2020

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Tips for constructing your resume and LinkedIn Profile:
  1. Highlight work-applicable skills honed in sports in your summary if you lack work experience
  2. Create a skills section and refer to it throughout your resume
  3. Maintain consistent formatting and language
  4. Don’t be vague when describing your sport. Be specific in your achievements and dedication
  5. Create a section at the end of your resume that highlights how you honed attributes like leadership or teamwork if you have empty space

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