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ATHLETES TO CAREERS Why Do Companies Hire Student - Athletes? MARYMOUNT INFO SESSION 4 / 23 / 2020

Who we are Athletes to Careers and what we do We are an organization that helps current and former student-athletes transition from collegiate athletics to a career of their choice. Through 1 on 1 coaching we help athletes with every step of the career planning process including: Resume / LinkedIn Building Career Path Discussions and Mentorship Interview Preparation & Potential Introductions to Prospective Companies

Who am I? Your Career Coach Talee Snow Grew up in Chino Hills, CA Played softball at UCLA, 2011 - 2013 seasons Medically retired senior year ( very familiar with unexpected and abrupt identity change ) Graduated in 2014 with a Degree in Political Science Landed a District Manager Trainee job after graduation and pursued a career in operations management

How I used my Experience as a Student - Athlete to Land a Great Job Identified My Motivators As an athlete, I took pride in my work - ethic, ability to lead and being the communication liaison between my athletic department, coaches and teammates. Picked a Career Path I then focused my career search on positions that would allow me to utilize my unique strengths and skillsets that I acquired through years of balancing academics and athletics and started applying.

Proved I Was The Strongest Candidate for the Job WITHOUT Business Experience or a Business Degree Job Description Requirements

Examples of Traits & Characteristics Athletes Possess Time Management Teamwork Competitive Drive Results-Oriented Resiliency Adaptability Goal Setting Persistence Communication Skills Self-Discipline Emotional Maturity Poised Under Pressure Ability to Manage Many Responsibilities Public Speaking Confidence Problem Solving Coachable Determination

"Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a group of A Skill the individuals to make the work of the group successful and Company effective." Is Looking For: Situation: Competing with teammates for a starting position. Action: Balancing the personal desires to "win a spot" with the overall goal of doing what's best for the team. Giving it 110% Why That everyday while still rooting for your teammates to do well even if Skill Is that means the starting spot. Strength of Result : Most games I started but in the games I wasn't on the Mine: field I would find another way to produce, be productive and contribute to overall success of the team (Elaborate on a specific example here/how I made a difference).

Let ' s Work Together! PHONE NUMBER: 909-342-2907 EMAIL: TSNOW@ATHLETESTOCAREERS.COM INSTAGRAM: TALEE_SNOW_A2C Thank You!