Student Schedule
Student Town Hall: A Global Game Plan: Navigating an International Career and Lessons Learned Abroad
This year, the Student Town Hall is being presented by Jared Maisel, MS, ATC, STAoHK-Reg.
There has been growth in athletic training and similar professions internationally, but the formal systems and programs to bring a practitioner abroad remain limited. This session will focus on equipping attendees with current trends in the global landscape for athletic trainers, including opportunities, challenges and how to prepare oneself to maximize chances of success for a professional life abroad. The aim of this session is to generate curiosity, passion and engagement for the international development of athletic training and equip young professionals with a personal inventory and road map.
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Student Lecture 1: How To Network and Promote Yourself for an Athletic Training Position
Presented by Michael Goldenberg, MS, ATC, CES
When an employer is trying to hire their next employee, the first step is usually separating candidates into two piles: “Yes, I’m interested in this person” or “No, I’m not interested.” Employers use many different approaches to separate candidates. One might be in form of a verbal recommendation from a colleague or friend. Another would be the potential employee making a good first impression when they meet the employer at an in-person or on-line event. This presentation will focus on how to properly network in a variety of situations to increase one’s professional network and make that good first impression so an AT will call the employer on their behalf. Using both a lecture and hands-on approach, the attendee will develop and practice an elevator speech, and learn how to join a conversation at an in-person conference. The presenter will also focus on how to target and digitally network with individuals to help them further their career.