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.
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
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
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
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.
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