LinkedIn: 5 Reasons Employers Should Hire Tennis Players
- taylorruby18
- Nov 14, 2014
- 3 min read
My apologies for my absence from blogging lately. My reason for my absence was my second round of midterms, which I can happily say that I survived! But that is not what I want to talk about today.
Today, I would like to talk about an article that various friends have posted about tennis players.
Below is the link:
As a tennis player, I found this article so interesting! I have been playing tennis for so long that it has become instinctive to me.
After reading the first point of this article I began thinking about tennis from a more analytical perspective. Everything that this article says is very accurate!
Often times, I would have seconds to decide if I wanted to hit my next shot cross court or down the line, or how I was going to respond to my opponent if they hit my kick serve back with an equal amount of spin. I was completely oblivious to the fact that this actually helped me to develop quick problem solving skills.
Similarly, I had no idea that by changing strategies against opponents based on their skill sets and their performance during various points in the match, I was actually developing adaptive abilities that can help me in the workforce.
The third point that the article makes is that tennis players know how to work hard. This is definitely true. I remember attending endless practices and spending numerous hours working on each individual stroke just so that I would have an extra level of confidence and preparedness on the court.
The self-motivated piece is definitely one that I hold to be true. Tennis is the only sport I know of that does not have a coach standing by, waiting to motivate you. Once you step on the court, it is you, your opponent and the tennis ball. This requires a great deal of self-discipline and self-motivation. The development of these skills may explain my enjoyment of being physically active overall, as working out on a regular basis also takes a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Lastly, the article makes a point about how tennis players are passionate. I do not necessarily think that this holds true for every tennis player, as many people play tennis but few have a true passion. However, I am one of the few. I have a deep-seeded love for the sport of tennis. One of my favorite aspects of tennis is that it is a lifelong sport. I will undoubtedly be playing tennis for the rest of my life. I cannot imagine my life without it. Tennis has taught me so many lessons and has shaped me in an endless amount of ways. My drive, work ethic, thought process and relationships have all been influenced by tennis.
Despite what it may seem, the purpose for this blog was not to convince you to hire me :) By writing about this, I was hoping to show that skills sets and strengths can be hidden in past times and hobbies. Maybe your love for baking shows your artistic and creative side. Your ability to turn some smeared icing into a masterpiece shows your ability to adapt to mistakes or mishaps. Maybe your love for being around people shows your soft skills. Sometimes, we get so concerned with what we perceive our strengths to be in the office that we forget about how we use strengths outside of the office as well. Our strengths are constantly in use, we just need to look for them.
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