Student-Athlete Sample Resume

Mississippi State University student-athletes develop valuable skills through competition, leadership, teamwork, and time management. This resume helps student-athletes translate their athletic experiences into professional language while highlighting their education, accomplishments, skills, and career readiness.

Ideal for students who are:

• Current or former Mississippi State University student-athletes
• Preparing for internships, jobs, or opportunities beyond athletics
• Looking to translate athletic experiences into workplace skills
• Wanting to highlight leadership, teamwork, discipline, and commitment
• Building a resume that combines academic, athletic, and professional experiences

Quick Tips for Building Your Resume

Translate Athletic Experience – Describe your athletic involvement using employer-friendly language that highlights leadership, teamwork, communication, accountability, and problem-solving.

Showcase Time Management – Demonstrate your ability to balance academics, athletics, travel, training, and other responsibilities while meeting deadlines.

Highlight Leadership Roles – Include positions such as team captain, committee member, mentor, or Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) involvement.

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Include Relevant Experience – Feature internships, student employment, volunteer work, research, and campus involvement in addition to your athletic experience.

Quantify Your Accomplishments – Use measurable achievements when possible, such as academic honors, conference recognition, leadership initiatives, community service hours, or team accomplishments.

Tailor Your Resume for Each Opportunity – Customize your resume by emphasizing the experiences and skills that best match the internship, job, or graduate program you’re applying for.