John Wooden once quoted that "Sports do not build character. They reveal it." Here's a concept: Hire an athlete. It may help you as an employer to make the right choice, or at least a better choice. As a former athlete entrenched in the staffing world, I've seen this concept used often to help several organizations in their hiring practices. If you're an employer, you may want to look past job experience, and read deeper into athletic experience. It will give you greater insight as to the life skills of a person, not just their job skills.
Since employers are always looking for "experience" when they hire, why not look for smart, self-starting, positive people who know how to win. Wouldn't you rather have an eager athlete you can train, than a know-it-all with ten years of experience who knows everything before they walk in the door. (Excerpts taken from Jeffrey Gitomer)
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