From College to Career

Former college football players compile advice for winning after athletics

Regardless of the sport played, the level of competition or the number of accolades garnered along the way, there’s one thing all athletes have in common: the transition out of sports.

How I scored my job in the U.S. Secret Service

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to work in law enforcement. In my extended family, several relatives served in the military and were state, local and federal law enforcement officers.

Employee benefits: a simple guide for new grads and hires

Brent Gray, a family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley and former St. Lawrence baseball team member, provides tips for first-time employees to better understand their new benefits.

How I scored my job in the global auto industry

Being open-minded helped former UIndy soccer student-athlete David Kurz strike it big in Bavaria with a job in the automotive industry.

Suiting up: How to dress for success in the workplace

Julian Jones, Clemson’s assistant director of student-athlete development, shares a variety of attire choices for young professionals to consider when entering the workplace.

How former student-athletes are equipped to fill the No. 1 workforce skills gap

In a 2018 study, LinkedIn researchers found the No. 1 skills gap across the United States workforce is communication — skills that are often acquired and enhanced through the student-athlete experience.

Be bold, be the boss: 6 strategies to jump-start your future business venture

Former college athlete Krystal Beachum shares advice on becoming a small business owner.

How I scored my job in auditing

Four years before landing his job at EY, former Albion football player DiFranco expanded his network and on-the-job audit experience.

How to use your college athletics experience to build your personal brand online

Former Idaho football player and social media expert Adam Juratovac shares ideas for former student-athletes looking to build their personal brand online.

3 keys to landing your first job

Thomas R. Williams, a former football player at Southern California, used his athletics experience as a platform to catapult his career off the gridiron. Now a motivational speaker and author, Williams helps student-athletes craft their own game plan for the next stage of their lives.

How I scored my job in technology sales

Former Portland State basketball player Lariel Powell built a network of connections to land a spot in a competitive field.

MVP to CEO

Towson athletics partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the Towson Career Center this spring to develop a program designed to help 20 female student-athletes gain a competitive advantage in the professional world after graduation.

Know Thy Worth

When that job offer comes through, how do you maximize your earning potential when you’re just starting out?

Graduates – NCAA After the Game is here for you

The NCAA supported you on the field, in the classroom and now in life. Valuable resources tailored with you in mind await – a career center connecting you to employers who value the traits learned through college sports, and a former student-athlete network on LinkedIn to jumpstart your professional connections.

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