The other day I had a chance to speak on a panel discussion with eight other employers to some student athletes about career choices.

The discussion really centered on resumes and resume writing, but after listening, and participating, in this discussion I walked away with a few thoughts.

1. All employers have different views about what should or should not be on your resume.
2. Internships and experience is very important when looking for a job
3. Your resume will get you in the door but the employer won’t hire you based on your resume alone; they will hire you based on who you are.
4. The job interview process is getting longer and longer because companies cannot afford to hire the wrong person
5. The real world and college differ drastically; the only way to fully understand how life works in the real world is to experience it.