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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Put a Stop to Post-Graduation Job Search Stress

Published on May 31, 2022

Graduates who recently accepted their diplomas – or even those looking at graduation in the next year – who don’t have jobs lined up are understandably panicking. They are entering the real world with student loan debt while looking for affordable housing …

By Val Matta - CareerShift
CareerShift
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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume?

Published on February 4, 2022

 

This article was originally published on TopResume

Written by Carson Kohler

Putting your pronouns on your resume is a personal decision, but here’s what you’ll want to consider.

In the past couple of years, you may have noticed more …

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The Pros and Cons of Working While in College

Published on January 24, 2022

This article was originally published on the U.S. News & World Report website
Written by Emma Kerr

Working a part-time job while in college can help students pay for personal expenses, supplement financial aid and gain valuable work experience. On top of …

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14 Great Jobs for College Students That Give You “Real World” Skills

Published on January 4, 2022

There’s a lot going on during your undergraduate years—and not all of it is directly tied to your future career. But at least part of going to college is about getting the skills you need to land your first job …

By Lily Zhang - The Muse
The Muse
 Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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5 Ways to Keep Going When the Job Search is Getting You Down

Published on August 23, 2021

By Melody J. Wilding (Published for The Muse)

Looking for a new job is filled with constant emotional highs and lows. Battling the fear of the unknown (will you ever find a job?) is enough to make anyone feel frustrated, anxious, and …

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

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Austin, TX 78704

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