Career Development
The Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center has implemented a four year development program titled "Huddles to Handshakes" that is designed to effectively meet the future career needs of student-athletes. Each year student-athletes participate in the following activities depending on their academic year:
| Freshman | Undergo an intensive career and major exploration their first semester on campus. In conjunction with the universities career center, we have developed a variety of assessments designed to provide student-athletes with a list of careers that are a strong fit with their interests and abilities. Student- athletes then work with their study center advisor to select their top one or two career choices in order to find a suitable major offered at Illinois State. |
| Sophomore | Complete a professional resume so they will have an opportunity to attend a resume workshop on campus. Upon completion, the resumes are submitted for professional critiquing. |
| Junior | Participate in a mock interview program sponsored by Illinois State University Senior Professionals, The Career Center and ISU Athletics. The mock interview process begins with a one-on-one mock interview preparation session in which each junior meets with a athletics study center staff member to review their professionally critiqued resume, discuss what to expect during an interview and practice common interview questions and/or scenarios. Next, juniors attend a 'Dress for Success’ seminar, put on by local department stores, where they learn how to dress appropriately for interviews and professional work environments. Lastly, juniors have the opportunity to interview with a senior professional from their future field of profession. This one hour interview session consists of approximately 30-45 minutes of interview questions and a 15 minute debriefing session. |
| Senior | Attend a transition seminar during their last semester on campus. This dynamic seminar is designed to provide seniors with information that will benefit them when starting a career. Professionals within the community from various industries speak to the student-athletes about decisions they will face after college. |
