Athlete Advantage
Career Playbook
Networking MVP
Internships/Experience
Life After Sports
100

This skill helps athletes work effectively with teammates and coworkers.

Teamwork

100

This document summarizes your education, skills, and experiences.

A Resume

100

Networking means building these types of professional relationships.

Connections

100

Employers value this because it shows practical experience. 

Internships

100

Most college athletes will eventually enter this after graduation

Workforce 

200

Athletes demonstrate this by balancing practices, travel, academics, and personal responsibilities.

Time Management 

200

This online platform is often called the professional version of social media.

LinkedIn 

200

A professor, coach, or professional who provides guidance is called this.

Mentor 

200

This campus office helps students find internships and prepare for careers

Career and Development Office 

200

Athletes should begin exploring these as early as possible.

Career Options/Internships

300

Recovering from a tough loss or injury demonstrates this employer-valued skill.

Resilience

300

Employers often ask you to "Tell me about yourself" during this process.

An Interview 

300

Networking should start during this time rather than waiting until senior year.

Freshman Year 

300

Volunteering, leadership positions, and campus involvement can help build this.

Experience 

300

This is one reason employers often enjoy hiring former athletes.

A strong work ethic 

400

Team captains often develop this skill by motivating teammates and setting examples.

Leadership 

400

This short introduction explains who you are, what you do, and your goals.

An Elevator Pitch 

400

One of the best people for student-athletes to connect with because they were once in your shoes.

Alumni

400

Student-athletes can gain experience by job shadowing, internships, volunteering, and this

Networking 

400

Athletes should focus on developing their identity beyond this.

Their sport 

500

Employers frequently list communication, teamwork, and this skill as their top hiring priorities.

Problem-Solving 

500

These experiences help students gain professional experience before graduation.

Internship

500

According to many surveys, a significant percentage of jobs are found through these.

Connections/Referrals

500

Freshmen often think they don't need one yet, but building this early helps tremendously.

A resume 

500

his phrase describes skills developed through athletics that can be used in careers

Transferable skills. 

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