From athlete to career professional: Leveraging your competitive edge in the job market

Open to all Undergraduate and Graduate Students.

Being a high performing athlete equips you with more than just physical skills- it builds leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and discipline. But how can you translate those strengths to help you stand out in your job search and professional career? 

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion and open networking session with mentors where former athletes turned professionals share their insights on navigating the job market, leveraging sports experience in resumes and interviews, and transitioning into diverse industries. 

Whether you're a current student-athlete, a recent graduate, or considering your next career move, this session will provide practical strategies and inspiration to help you turn your athletic background into career success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and strategize for your future beyond sports!

Structure of event:

• 2 - 3 p.m.: Panel discussion
• 3 - 4 p.m.: Open networking with mentors

• Marie-Claude Molnar, PLY, Communications manager, Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site. Paralympian cycling medalist (London 2012), History, Concordia (2006-2010) 
• Christine Robinson, OLY, Senior Category Sales Planner, The Kraft Heinz Company. Water polo Olympian medalist (2003-2017), MBA, B.Sc. Physiology, McGill (2006-2009)
• Arianne Bellerive, Talent Advisory Specialist, Deloitte. Concordia Cheerleader, B.A. Sociology, Concordia (2017-2021)
• Craig Beemer, Varsity & Academic Coordinator, Concordia Athletics, B. Ed Phys Ed., McGill (2000-2005)
• Moderated by Sean Henry, Host, Daybreak at CBC/Radio-Canada. B.A. Journalism, Concordia (1997-2001)

• Emran Ghasemi, Co-founder, Stealth Startup. B.Eng., Industrial Engineering, Concordia (2013-2018), Concordia Rugby team
• Andrew Maggio, Manager, Media Relations and Communications, World Anti-Doping Agency. B.A. Journalism, Concordia (2011-2014)
• Thomas Goetz, Manager, Climate Change Program - Air Operations, Air Canada, Environmental Impact Assessment (2019-2021), Concordia Rugby team
• Johanna Van der Veen, Director of SaaS, Traffic Logix, International Business (2006-2009), Women's Soccer team

Photo by Braden Collum on Unsplash