Business Careers for
Athletes
Xtra Point Group is comprised of former athletes who are experts in human resources, recruiting and athlete transition services. We focus on the best workforce opportunities for athletes by placing them in jobs that create a path to a long-term, successful career.
We have open jobs right now across the country for the position of recruiter, a job that is a great fit for many athletes.
Featured Career: RECRUITER
Excellent career starter – reward performance – Makes a Difference for Others
We have open recruiting jobs across the country with leading companies. Entry level positions are available.
IS THIS CAREER RIGHT FOR ME?
RECRUITERS ARE IMPORTANT PEOPLE
purpose
This career is all about helping people find jobs! This job is the corporate equivalent of a sports scout. An account executive/recruiter finds qualified employees for organizations that want to hire permanent or temporary staff and then often help those candidates through the hiring process and support onboarding. Your work influences the lives of many.
lifestyle
With a work culture determined to help others enjoy their job and become successful in their careers, this industry defines that success through a positive work/life balance. Recruiters are encouraging and collaborative with each other. On Glassdoor, recruiting and talent acquisition roles rank in the Top 10 jobs for work/life balance.
opportunities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that staffing jobs are among the top five job-growth sectors through 2026. Recruiting is a great career to start with and grow with, because there is an abundance of opportunity for growth! It’s a $150 billion industry that is growing rapidly.
Compensation
Recruiter positions offer the possibility of lucrative compensation, regardless of degree earned in college. Salaries can often grow quickly. Even average performers can see a salary increase of 10-20% year over year.
Training & Growth
All of the companies with whom we work offer training and development programs to ensure that you will shine.
Full Benefits
Most companies offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Why Athletes?
While many athletes do not have traditional work experience, their years of being an athlete have often developed a number of skills that are highly sought after by employers. We seek out non-degree specific jobs that most often match the skills of athletes that are rewarded in a corporate setting:
- Motivated
- Goal Setters
- Time Management
- Coachable
- Adaptable
- Critical Thinkers
- Relationship Building
- Committed
What Qualities Make a Good Recruiter?
- Outgoing & Driven
- Self-confident and driven individual with the ability to excel in a competitive environment
- Self-motivated to exceed goals
- Able to handle pressure & problem solve quickly
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What Are Some Things A Recruiter Does in a Normal Day?
- Post Open Positions
- Source Candidates
- Review Resumes
- Assess & Interview Candidates
- Match Candidates
- Present Candidates
- Negotiate Salaries
- Develop Clients
Gateway to Other Careers
Recruiting itself can be a long-term career path, but it also leads into other desirable positions:
Human Resources Manager
HR manager position draws on a range of similar skill sets especially for HR roles that require some internal recruitment or training.
Public Relations
Recruiting sells both the company to the candidate and vice versa while dealing with people and overcoming objections. It is great training for a PR role in influencing opinion through communications.
Account Management
Managing recruitment for clients to managing accounts can be a natural transition with very transferable experiences.
Social Media
Recruiters use social media for hiring clients and interacting with candidates providing experience for a job in online services, consulting or social media.
Sales
Good recruiters usually have an edge over others when it comes to selling as they have experience know that different clients require different approaches and communication.
Client Engagement
Recruiting is often a relationship-driven business that trains how to be good at engaging people in conversation and negotiations.
WHAT'S NEXT?
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
01. XPG RECRUIT WILL CALL YOU
We will review your resume and ask you about your background. We’ll discover what the most important things are to you in your next job. Then, we’ll walk through some of the details about the position (compensation, location, timeline, day-to-day) to discover if the job is right for you.
02. INTERVIEW WITH THE TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
XPG Recruit will prep you with a quick phone call before this interview and then debrief with you afterward. Don’t worry— they just want you to be you. We are here to help!
03. INTERVIEW WITH THE TEAM LEADS
XPG Recruit will prep you with a quick phone call before this interview and then debrief with you afterward. This is a great time to get to know the company better by meeting people you will work with day-to-day. Come with questions!
04. INTERVIEW WITH THE TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
XPG Recruit will prep you with a quick phone call before this interview and then debrief with you afterward. At this point, you’re almost there. This last interview focuses on making sure this is going to be a perfect match for both parties.