Student Athletes

Welcome to the Student Athlete Career Community!

Career and Professional Development at St. Edward’s University is committed to supporting our varsity student athletes throughout their career exploration and job/internship search process. We are here to help you understand the transferable skills you have acquired through athletics, find experiential learning opportunities that fit with your busy schedule, and support you in discovering your career interests.

Schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with your Career Coach or explore this Affinity Community page for resources specific to the student athlete experience. The resources listed below reflect only a sample of those available. If you discover a great resource you would like to see listed here, please e-mail us at seucareer@stedwards.edu. 

Job Search Databases

Searching for an internship or job? These databases include roles from across the world of sports and athletics:

InXAthlete
Jobs In Sports
NCAA After The Game Career Center
NCAA The Market: Careers in College Athletics
Teamwork Online
Work in Sports

Articles & Other Helpful Resources

The articles, blogs and websites below provide great resources for all:

7 Reasons Athletes Make The Best Employees
CAPD Resume Writing Guide (Video)
How To Sell Your Athletic Experience To Prospective Employers
NCAA Student Athletes: Undergraduate Experiences and Post-College Outcomes 2020 Report

Podcasts for Student Athletes

Listen in to expert advice from leaders across the industries of sports marketing, team management, broadcasting, and more:

Safe For Work
SportsPro Podcast
The Work in Sports Podcast
The Sports Career Podcast

Networking Events

The NCAA hosts regular networking events across the country for former student athletes (age 21+) with no remaining eligibility seeking to connect with fellow professionals from an array of industries.

Find Local Events

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9 of the Best Internships for Student-Athletes

April 13, 2021

Employers want to see an internship on your resume.

It’s no longer just a nice to have or do one if you have the time. In today’s workforce, it’s become the standard.

But it’s also a fact that internships will …

By Malia Smith
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Coronavirus Pandemic Workforce Changes That Will Stick Around During 2021

March 19, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic upended every aspect of normal livelihood around the globe. Things shifted to sometimes unrecognizable extents overnight. In response to lockdown measures, companies have made significant efforts to adapt.

2020 brought WFH front and center. Future Forum research …

By Derek Jones - Vault
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 A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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Networking While Remote | How Professionals of Color Can Stay Connected During the Pandemic

March 15, 2021

You may have heard at least one of these sayings throughout the course of your career: “It isn’t what you know but who you know” and “Your network is your net worth.”

Ring any bells? Having access to the right …

By Dr. Waajida L. Small - Idealist Careers
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Should You Go to Grad School? 5 Things to Consider in the COVID Era

March 15, 2021

During times of economic weakness or uncertainty, many graduate programs see their applications swell. There are already signs that the economic strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will drive the same kind of increased interest in graduate school.

While …

By Patrick Mullane - The Muse
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How to Add Extracurricular Activities to Your Resume—So They Actually Help Your Job Search

March 15, 2021

When you’re writing a resume, your education and past jobs are far from the only things that matter. The truth is, the past experiences and skills that employers care about can come from a number of places. And particularly when …

By Regina Borsellino - The Muse
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Featured Blogs

9 of the Best Internships for Student-Athletes

9 of the Best Internships for Student-Athletes

(Chelsea Purgahn/St. Edward’s University)

Coronavirus Pandemic Workforce Changes That Will Stick Around During 2021

(Chelsea Purgahn/St. Edward’s University)

Networking While Remote | How Professionals of Color Can Stay Connected During the Pandemic

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Should You Go to Grad School? 5 Things to Consider in the COVID Era

(Chelsea Purgahn/St. Edward’s University)

How to Add Extracurricular Activities to Your Resume—So They Actually Help Your Job Search

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(512) 448-8530
Email
seucareer@stedwards.edu
Address

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Austin, TX 78704

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Please schedule a 30-60 minute appointment with your Career Coach here!

Please note that drop-ins are seen on a first come, first serve basis and wait times will vary depending on volume. Check in here during drop-in hours.