Why Hire an Olympic Athlete?

July 30, 2012 By

Swifter, Higher, Stronger.   (Citus, Altus, Fortius) That is the Olympic Motto and something world-class athletes strive for everyday.

So why are top companies and top athletes a great fit?  Companies hire Team USA Career Program participants because top performing athletes have a unique skill set including out-of-the-box problem solving skills,  excellent time management and the determination to give 100% of themselves to be the best at what they do—on the field or on the job.

Their quest to be the best can inspire their co-workers everyday . . . and the energy and drive they bring to the workplace, which is not something you will find on a resume!

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The Olympic Oath

July 29, 2012 By

On Friday, athletes in the Team USA Career Program took the Olympic Oath, a symbolic gesture of sportsmanship. Recited at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes, the athletes pledge to uphold the Olympic Spirit of competition and fair play.

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Paying the Bills

July 28, 2012 By

As a retired athlete, I know how hard it is to train full-time for a dream and still pay the bills.  Not to mention having to make the sometimes difficult transition out of sport to the working world. It’s a common misconception that all athletes have big-name sponsors! Check out what some of the athletes in the Team USA Career Program have to say about it:

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Staying Plugged In to the London 2012 Olympic Games

July 27, 2012 By

Today marks the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the whole world is waiting with bated breath to watch Team USA step onto the world’s largest stage. Many people are hosting their own viewing parties for their favorite events; even corporations are acquiescing to the fact that many employees will want to watch the Games online at work.

There are also actual meet-up groups you can join to support Team USA as they Go for the Gold ™. First Lady Michelle Obama is leading the way on a “Let’s Move!” initiative and encouraging people to be active in their local communities.

Last but not least, don’t forget to check back here! We’ll be posting videos live from London with the Team USA athletes who are part of the Team USA Career Program,a unique partnership between Adecco and the United States Olympic Committee.

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Preparing for the Opening Ceremonies

July 23, 2012 By

Here are the first of several videos we’ll be sending your way to share what’s happening with Team USA at the 2012 Olympic Games in London! Angel Bovee is our Athlete Liaison and will be interviewing several athletes from Team USA who are also members of the Athlete Career Program that Adecco runs in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Watch now!

 

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Training Smart for the Games and Beyond

June 28, 2012 By

2008 Paralympic Gold Medalist Josiah Jamison and member of the Team USA Career Program

With less than a month until the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, U.S. Olympic Hopefuls are kicking their preparations into a whole new gear! Across the nation, athletes are attending intensive training camps where they are immersed in training regimens specially designed by the best and brightest coaching minds to fine tune athletes’ physical and mental skills before the remaining trials and, possibly, the London spotlight.

Between now and the start of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, U.S. Paralympic training camps are being held in Colorado, California, and Wyoming. In fact, the last training camp before the start of competition ends in California on August 13th, less than two weeks before the start of competition!
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