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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
When you feel like you want to give up, consider these three things first...
1. Think about the hardest thing you’ve ever been through. If you made it through that, you can get through this.
2. Consider all the people that made it to the exact point that you are at right now and they quit. They quit at the very same spot your in now. DON’T ADD YOUR NAME TO THAT LIST.
3. Your next attempt...your next idea...your next meeting..your next counseling session...your next conversation..your next sale...could be the one that finally leads to your breakthrough moment. Giving up is an option for some; NOT FOR YOU. Keep going!!
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
It was game day on Friday night inside Ohio Stadium. Instead of scoring points on the football field, the Buckeyes were doing so in the Huntington Club. The program hosted its eighth job fair with a lineup that included some of the biggest and best companies in Central Ohio from a variety of business sectors, including Northwestern Mutual, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Big Ten Conference and Fidelity Investments.
“The job fair is an important part of player development as our student-athletes have the chance to get real-world experience on how to prepare, dress and network,” said Candace Johnson, the Buckeyes’ new coordinator of career and professional development. “Being in Columbus, there’s a company for any interest our guys may have and we are purposeful in showing them the different opportunities.”
The goal of the evening was a simple one: make contacts with professionals and companies with an eye on life after football. Each player came with a resume in hand and business cards to leave with potential employers. And while the total numbers of business was smaller than in past years due to COVID-19 protocols, the end result will be internship, job shadowing and perhaps full time employment opportunities for the over 100 players who attended.
“To have the number of employers here from across so many professions is an advantage that’s hard to find elsewhere,” said Johnson. “I want the team to see that networking is one part of the daily preparation in building their foundation for the next 5-10 years and beyond.”
The event made its return after a one-year absence due to the pandemic. It’s become one of the signature events around the “Real Life Wednesday” program, which has become the industry standard for personal and professional development.
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