There is a multitude of traits that make up a good athlete, but do any of them translate to life after sports? What happens when athletes enter the job market? We picked three attributes that’ll help athletes translate their athletic success to career success in the long term. Are you coachable? Being coachable is vital […]
Category: Job Search
After The Ball Drops- A Message to Athletes on the Importance of Getting a Degree and Networking
One of the biggest unanswered questions that collegiate athletes face is what to do after they’re done playing. Everyone encounters moments of uncertainty or self-doubt, especially in the vulnerable post-grad phase of life, but for athletes leaving the sport they’ve known their whole life it’s a whole different story. You work years and years during […]
Top 5 Job Market Trends of 2022
As pandemic restrictions begin to lift across the US and beyond and we find our way back to a “new normal”, some clear trends in the job market have begun to emerge, while others that have been around for a while make themselves at home. In this blog post we will examine the top 5 […]
How to Properly Research a Hiring Company Before an Interview
It’s standard advice to receive when job searching. Everyone tells you to research the company before, during, and after you put in an application so you can properly decide if this job will be the right fit for you. But no one tells you how you should research a company. The common and likely response […]
How to Find Your Ideal Career in 2021
Sometimes it feels impossible to find your dream job. After trying so long, many of us get discouraged and just find the position offering enough that we can pay our bills. We settle for jobs that don’t align with our interests or values, or utilize the best of our skillset. But you don’t have to […]
How to Properly Give Notice at Work
You’re ready to move on. You’ve learned a lot from your current position, you’ve grown your career, and you’ve made so many lasting connections on your team. But, it’s time to move forward. As you twiddle your thumbs, considering how you’ll tell your employer, you’re probably struggling with finding the right way to essentially “break […]
How to Add Your Hobbies to Your Résumé
Our hobbies and interests in our personal life inform our professional interests and career goals. So, why would you not put them on your résumé? It’s alright, in fact encouraged, to add your hobbies to your résumé. However, there is a proper way to do it that tells the story of who you are and […]
7 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Headhunter for You
You’ve been searching and searching, and you know you have the skills and experience companies are looking for, but none of your potential job opportunities have worked out. You may not be getting second interviews, or you may not be getting the right offers that fit your needs. Does this sound like you? There are […]
6 Job Search Trends for Job Seekers in 2021
Everything is different in our new normal; the pandemic year affected all facets of our lives. Job searching, especially, will be very different in 2021, following the 2020 pandemic. Like with everything else, we all have to adjust to the changes in this new era. Though 2020 put a lot of obstacles in our way, […]
How to Handle the Emotional Ups and Downs of Your Job Search
Job searching is an emotional rollercoaster. We’re up (filled with excitement over the new opportunity), then we’re down (crushed over yet another rejection). We could create a comical YouTube video of all the reactions we have to the emotions of the job hunt. Excitement: A new opportunity! This is perfect for me. Hope: I can […]
