Only 2% of college athletes ever play professional sports, meaning the vast majority go straight from courts, fields, and pools to boardrooms, classrooms, and exam rooms. This likely includes you, but there’s good news. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics’ Student-Athlete Development cordially invites you to participate in our annual Student-Athlete Career Fair!

Timeline

• Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
• Time: 6:55 pm – 8:30 pm
• Location: Bartow Arena (Green and Gold Room) 613 13th St S, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
  • 6:55 pm – 7:05 pm: Senior student-athletes check-in
  • 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm: Junior student-athletes check-in

The event is designed to promote connection and nurture opportunities for professional internships or employment between junior and senior student-athletes and employers from various industries.

Please contact the UAB Career Center with questions about this event. Go Blazers!

Here is a checklist to help you get prepared:

Research the list of participating employers through Handshake.

• Make an appointment to get your resume reviewed here.
  • Explore resume resources in Handshake.
  • Be sure to bring copies of your resume!
  • Check out this sample Student-Athlete resume.
  • Check out the Career Center Canvas Course to prepare.
• Prepare your 30-second elevator pitch.
• Make sure you have professional attire! If you need to rent professional attire free of charge, be sure to make an appointment to utilize the Career Closet.
• Don't forget to ask for business cards at the job fair so you can follow up with thank-you notes.