15 comm would look like and it was a resume builder. You can use that to boost your portfolio and apply for internships. Many careers get started through internships. If you are looking for a job in athletics, start with looking for undergraduate student-worker opportunities within the campus’s athletic department. Also, look for post-graduate opportunities as well. Experience is integral to a job in athletics because of the intricacies of each part that goes into the enterprise (ticket sales, merchandise, operations, fundraising, player personnel, etc). Then always be on the lookout for professional development opportunities and stay up-to-date in the hottest breaking news stories because sports is a fluid industry that changes at the drop of a dime. Stark: Again, that community. Talk to people who are in that position you might want to be in or someone just on LinkedIn who might have just gone to the same university as you. And truly lean in on any connection no matter how slight to see if they can help you or have any advice for you. Check the LinkedIn job postings, because they have to pay to post jobs on there, they are going to be more likely to be legitimate opportunities. Also, check in on people from your class and see what they’re doing and look into companies they are working at. Read the Glassdoor reviews of those companies to get some honest insight about that work environment. And really continue to maintain those connections you had in college with friends, roommates, professors, etc., because that can be really important to getting through that post-grad push. Nelson: The biggest thing I think everyone needs to understand is that you are not alone in your feelings. It’s okay to change your mind and embrace the change. I really wish I would have 100% known that going into a new city. I will say moving out of my hometown was the best thing I have done for myself. It allowed me to fully become independent and create a life I’ve always dreamed about. I don’t think any dreams are unattainable if you set your mind to it. I think doing something you love also is so important. Life is all about how you react to your situations.10% is what happens in your life but the 90% is what you do about it. Just remember you have the ability to change your situation or life you are in by setting goals and achieving them! For careers, be open to anything! You never know what you could love or be passionate about. I would suggest taking a job you feel confident you are equipped for. However, growth comes from mistakes and learning. Just know it’s okay to feel uncomfortable, confused or just taking it day by day. Always stay positive and everything will work out the way it’s supposed to! Morgyn Wynne Alydia Stark Kylie Nelson Photo courtesy of Morgyn Wynne. Photo courtesy of Alydia Stark. Photo courtesy of Kylie Nelson.
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