The results are in! A recent
study from Cornell reports that
those who participated in sports in their youth often end up with better jobs
than those who didn’t. So, even if you (or your little one) weren’t the star
player and you never made it to the big leagues, you can still get the upper
hand on resumes and in interviews by talking about your experiences.
What’s more, the study found that people tend to
gain traits and characteristics from competing in youth sports that make them
more successful and more employable later in life. Just a few of the findings
of the study include:
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athletes have greater levels of confidence
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athletes are better leaders
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athletes have more self-respect
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athletes are more social and outgoing
Knowing all of these things, don’t be surprised
if the topic of what sports you played comes up in a job interview. Also, don’t
be afraid to discuss this possibility with your older athletes as they prepare
to enter the workforce. Being able to politely discuss past sports experience
and the positives gained from it is a major plus and could just score an
applicant his dream job.
One caution though- don’t exaggerate your
athletic accomplishments and discourage your kids from doing so too. If you lie
about just how much you achieved in your younger years, chances are that the
employer is going to check up on what you’ve said. And, if it turns out not to
be true, then your lies pretty much negate any advantages being a youth athlete
gave you. That’s a pretty good reminder of the fact that youth sports should be
focused on all of the many positive things gained by playing them, not on
winning.
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