There might be preconceptions about what career changers will bring to an organisation, especially when they’re athletes transitioning out of sport.
The days whereby footballers would retire at 40 and buy a pub are long gone. Now, athletes are likely to have a range of qualifications, and be hungry for their next challenge. No sportsperson ever thinks they are as good as their last result – they are entirely focussed on preparing for their next result.
In this session, GB Rower and Olympic Silver Medalist Annie Vernon talks about:
- Her transition from the 4-year Olympic Cycle to the Office Desk
- Insights into what you can expect when you employ a former athlete
- The adjustments you need to pre-empt to ensure success
- Understanding the benefits such a career changer can make to your organisation
- How can you better reach talent pools of versatile career changers, and recruit them to join your team?
