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Benefits for attending the career fair are: Exapnding your network Helping to define your career path Finding out about job/internship opportunities Latest industry and company news Learn about companies within your field Practice your elevator pitch Develop your communication skills   Preparation is essential. As a student-athlete, your time is limited so developing a winning plan for attending t...

On today's episode, I will review 2024 and do a preview of 2025.

EXAMPLES OF INTERESTS  1. Analytical writing 2. Solving problems 3. Exploring new places 4. Designing things 5. Photography 6. Studying art RESOURCES 1.  Strong Interest Inventory  2. O*Net Interest Profiler   CHALLENGES Take one of the above assessment to help find your interests.

V- Values I-Interests P-Personality Traits S- Skills A career assessment test will help you clarify your VIPS.   Values are things that are important.    VAULES  DIRECTION: From the following list, check each value that is very important to you, then list your top 3 values at the end of the list. CATEGORIES: ____ Knowledge : Engage in research of information, understanding and new ideas. ____ Reco...

  Here are some ideas to make your Academic year fruitfully/productive: FRESHMAN YEAR 1. Meet with your career counselor 2. Take a career assessment.             - It will help you identify your skills, values, interests and personality trait.   3. Conduct an informational interview.             - Do at least three informational interviews.  They will give you insight into the career, what it take...

  Download the 2024-25 NCAA college-bound student-athlete guide. The guide will have you understand the following: The three NCAA Divisions Recruiting Final Amateurism  Academic Requirement- The three NCAA Divisions           Follow the NCAA Eligibility Center on social media.                        X (formerly Twitter): @ncaaec             Facebook: @ncaaec             Instagram: @playcollegespor...

You need to do before the career fair. Find out the date of the career fair. Know why you are going to the career fair. Create a list of companies you would like to talk to at the career fair. Create a list of questions you would like to ask each recruiter. Purchase professional attire. Look at the list of employers attending the fair. Have your resume revise by Career Services. Create an elevator...

Career Services/Center is designed to help students fromYear 1 to prepare them for life after college.   THEY OFFER: Career Counsleing Career-related workshop[s and seminars Career Assessment Professional Development Networking opportunities with employers and alumnus Review your resume Career Resources Planning for Graduate School Practice Interviewing Job Search Strategies Career Planning BENEFI...

Time Management is the process of managing your time effectively. BENEFITS OF TIME MANAGEMENT: Reducing stress Build your confidence Accomplishing more in less time SOME WAYS TO HELP MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY: Look at how you are using your time now.  Make a list of task you do daily, weekly, and monthly and how long it takes you to complete each task.   Keep of your time for about a two weeks to a...

5 THINGS TO ADD TO YOU’RE YOUR TO-DO LIST (SUGGESTIONS): Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. There three accounts: Profile Account: Free Amateurism- Only Certification Account- If you are an international student-athlete planning to compete at an NCAA Division III school, $70 Amateurism Academic and Amateurism Certification Account- to compete at a Division I or II school- $100 Domestic/Can...

Here are 5 things you can put on your summer to-do list.   1. Gain experience  Internship- usually 4-12 weeks long,hey are mostly paid and involve working on live work projects and tasks Micro-Internship Volunteer- Job shadowing- usually unpaid and just for a day or two where you spend time observing someone in their role at work Part-time- Commonly in retail, hospitality, healthcare, tutoring and...

Career Planning process consists of self-assessment, education, research, gain experience, job search, and professional development. SELF-ASSESSMENT Self-assessment is exploring and discovering your VIPS.   VIPS stands for values, interests, personality, and skills.  Values are things that are important to you.  Examples of values are creativity, growth, acceptance, etc.   Interests are things you...

@The players associations missions are to protect, advocate, and support their past, current and future members. HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATIONS OFFER AND DO: - Negotiate the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) - Prosecute grievances on players behalf - Counsel players on benefits and educational opportunities - They certified sports agents. - Help with salary arbitration  -Off...

Networking is an opportunity to interact and build relationships with people, exchange information and ideas. Every opportunity to interact with people is a networking opportunity. BENEFITS OF NETWORKING Building relationships Allow access to new information Collaborations Grow your network Share knowledge Gather career advice and find out about career opportunities Networking can be formal and in...

The Federal Student Aid is the larger provider of student financial aid in the US.  Filling out the FAFSA form will qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Set up an account to receive your FSA ID. In order to complete the form you will need: Parents/Guardians W-2 Last year's tax return FSA ID  Parents/Spouse contributor name Social Security Number Date of Birth Email address I...

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: List some of the topics that will be discuss in 2024. The mission of The Sporting Toward Success podcast   FOLLOW ME ON: TWITTER:@the_stspodcast1 INSTAGRAM: the_stspodcast1   EMAIL: If you have any suggestions on a topic you would like for us to do or just want to make a comment, please send your message to thestspodcast1@gmail.com.

This week episode is about the relaunch of the Sporting Toward Success. We are excited and looking forward to helping athletes become well-rounded.

BENEFITS OF MENTORSHIP Benefits of the Mentor 1.       Commitment to professional development of self and mentees. 2.       Help mentees in avoiding common professional pitfalls. Benefits of the Mentee 1. Opportunity to ask questions and get advices from professional about career. 2. Learn from mentor pitfalls. 3. Watch your mentor achieve their goals. 4. Access to a professional network. QUALITIE...

EIGHT STEPS TO FINDING THE BEST CAREER FIT FOR YOU: Take a career assessment. Make a list of at least 10 careers that intrigue you. Research career options. Narrow your list to 3 careers. Conduct at least three Informational Interviews. Select a career. Set some career goals. Create an action plan. CAREER ASSESSMENT: Take at least one 1. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 2. Strong Interest Inventory  3....

Welcome to the Sporting Toward Success podcast Pre-launch episode. This program will discuss the purpose of the Sporting Toward Success podcast and give a preview of what type of information will be discussed on future shows.