Gaining Work Experience While Being a Student-Athlete
Gaining work experience to put on your resume can be a challenging task, especially for student-athletes whose free time is minimal. However, with a little creativity and commitment, it is possible. We’ve got a few ideas for you…
Seasonal/temporary employment is a good way to gain work experience. Some employers hire temporary positions during their busy season to help accommodate the increased demand during this time. Many times, this busy season is during the holidays, which makes this job ideal for student-athletes because of the winter break from school.
On-campus employment is another great way for student-athletes to gain valuable resume-building experience while staying close to where they have classes and practice. A part-time on-campus position makes it easy for the student-athlete to go directly from the job to class or practice.
Use your sport to gain leadership experience. If there is an opportunity for you to be a student leader in your sport, take it. Being a captain of your team is great experience for your professional career. In fact, some employers prefer leadership experience in a sport to a part-time entry-level job because of the leadership qualities you will gain from leading your team.
Keep in mind that just by being a student-athlete, you are already gaining valuable career experience. Not everybody can successfully commit to both an academic career and an athletic one simultaneously. Employers want to see students take initiative by doing something outside of academics and that is just what you’re doing! Keep it up!
Athlete Connections offers many resources available to student-athletes seeking a professional career including other resume tips, interview tips, and an online database of available jobs from employers looking to hire former athletes. Register today for free and upload your resume to get started with your job search!
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