Welcome to the Student Athlete Career Community! This community was created to provide resources, opportunities, and advice to support community members who are student-athletes. Our goal in CPDC is to support our students in navigating career development; this community aims to provide specific resources to community members who are student athletes in navigating the job search, the workplace and overall career development. CPDC is committed to supporting students and alumni in their Career Development. Use this page to:
- Explore career options
- Search Job boards to find exciting opportunities
- Read articles and success stories
- Explore career resources
- Discover professional organizations
- Execute and enrich your career development
Support Your Career Development
As a student-athlete, you are developing and applying transferable skills on and off the field that are in high demand by employers. We are here to help you know how to market your collegiate athletic experience to demonstrate the skills you have gained to help in your search for graduate schools, internships, and full-time employment.
Being a student-athlete is more than participating in practices and competitions, it’s an experience that helps you develop valuable skills that employers seek. Athletics demonstrate your ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively with others, overcome challenges, and stay committed to your long-term goals.
When adding athletics to your resume, treat the experience just like a job, internship, leadership role, or campus involvement activity. Think about your responsibilities, accomplishments, and contributions to the team. What did you do? How did you contribute to team success? What skills did you develop that relate to your career goals?
You can include athletics in sections such as Athletic Experience , Leadership Experience, Campus Involvement, Activities, or Relevant Experience. Use concise bullet points that highlight your responsibilities, contributions, and achievements. Focus on action verbs and, when possible, include measurable results.
Why Employers Value Student-Athletes
Your experience as a student-athlete helps you build skills that transfer directly to the workplace, including:
- Time management and prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and accountability
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilience and adaptability
- Goal setting and achievement
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- A strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and a competitive spirit
Balancing classes, practices, training sessions, competitions, travel, and your other commitments requires discipline and dedication. When you can clearly communicate these experiences in professional terms, you will help employers understand the value you would bring to their organization.
Remember: employers aren’t just interested in the sport you play; they want to know about the skills, experiences, and accomplishments you gained along the way. By connecting your athletic experiences to the qualifications of the positions you’re pursuing, you can stand out as a strong and well-rounded candidate.
If you have questions, are looking for advice or want to talk through your career related thoughts, we would love to meet with you! Click HERE to schedule an appointment!
We will continue to update this community as we become aware of additional resources and opportunities.
