When it comes to career planning – athletes are extremely devoted to their athletic careers and athletic identity, often neglecting to plan for the next stage in their life. CERIC’s latest literature search on Transitions from Athletic Careers focuses on this issue, one that is receiving increased attention today from sports organizations.

Topics covered in the literature search include:

  • Career transition and transferable skills
  • Effects of elite sports participation on later job success
  • Employment expectations for injured athletes
  • Mental health issues in transition
  • Early second career planning
  • Career transition training for athletes
  • Identity and life satisfaction
  • Financial considerations in career choice

There are a total of 33 literature searches available, including Economic Benefits of Career Guidance, Military Transition to Civilian Careers, Vocational Education & Training in Canada and Mental Health Issues in the Workplace.

Featuring comprehensive listings of key research and articles in career development, literature searches highlight critical points of current knowledge.

Literature searches are of great use if you are researching the latest thinking or proven best practices. They are also valuable if you are considering a submission to CERIC for project partnership funding to gain an overview of major work already done in your area of interest.

View all of the literature searches.