Post-college/NFL I was looking for a job that would give me the same competitive feeling of being down to Missouri with the clock running in the 4th. Shift Group helped me get in front of companies hiring for sales positions, and taught me how to properly market myself using my athlete skills.
They took the time to get to know me as a person and directed me towards positions they knew I’d succeed in. I can’t recommend them enough to other fellow former athletes. Retiring from professional sports was hard, but Shift Group showed me how to redirect those skills into the professional world.
When departing the Navy, I did not consider sales and even had some negative thoughts about heading down that path – boy, was I ignorant! The Shift Group team is incredibly passionate about breaking down knowledge and experience barriers so athletes and vets can jump into sales roles feeling ready.
A+ coaching, professionalism, and communication from top to bottom. You can't fake sincerity, and it’s evident that the Shift Group team truly cares about helping and training those next in line. If you put in the work as you did in sports (and life), you’ll see the results 10-fold.
Shift Group helped reassure me that a sales career is not only an area where former athletes can succeed, but also a career path you can enjoy. There are so many transferable skills from athletics to sales and the competitive environment makes it feel like you’re back on the playing field every day.
As I started my journey to change careers, I was lucky to have the support of the Shift Group team. The coursework made me feel competent and confident as I started the interview process. And it was exciting to learn that the skills I had honed in my athletic career could be utilized in sales, too.
Shift Group was like watching film prior to facing an opponent on Saturdays. The training videos were in-depth and insightful, and the team provided me with one-on-one coaching and made sure I was well-versed prior to an interview. Once an opportunity presented itself, I was ready to perform.
Shift Group gave me the opportunity to discover a career that I didn't even realize I could be passionate about. The program helped me learn, gain confidence, and see a future outside of sports — one which allows me to use the skills I gained as an athlete. I’m beyond excited to be on this new path.
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