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5 Reasons Why Swimmers Make the Best Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all know the qualities that employers seek out in new hires. They desire candidates who have a strong work ethic, those who are team players, those who are self-motivated\u2014the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n

You might ask, how can a job candidate possibly live up to every personality expectation set by an employer? Well, the answer is simple: Hire a competitive swimmer, and all expectations will be blown out of the water (no pun intended). Here are five reasons why swimmers make the best employees.<\/p>\n

Swimmers are the epitome of time management<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arguably the most important skill of all is time management<\/a>, and swimmers do it best. Before most wake up for the day, swimmers have likely already completed a morning practice. Then, after a long day of school or work, swimmers have to budget their time in order to fit in another practice. All this time spent in the pool requires swimmers to prioritize their time very efficiently. You will not find a swimmer who is late, either. They know that a crucial aspect of time management is completing obligations on time. Swimmers are trained that early is on-time, and on-time is late\u2014and that knowledge is applicable to any job.<\/p>\n

They work the hardest<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It takes a special type of person to have a work-ethic like a swimmer. While our hard work can sometimes be underappreciated in the sports world, swimmers understand that there aren\u2019t many things harder than jumping into a cold pool several mornings a week in order to perform at our best. Swimmers understand that success doesn\u2019t happen overnight. Swimming is a monotonous sport, and swimmers know they must work hard even on the little things. In any job, you can expect a swimmer to tackle every task at 100% and one step further, because they\u2019ve been training to do it for their entire lives.<\/p>\n

Swimmers understand how to handle evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Evaluation is critical to improvement in the workplace. Similarly, swimmers are constantly being evaluated in the water. They know how to receive evaluation from the clock and from authority, and they know how to use feedback to their advantage. Swimmers know that when goals and expectations aren\u2019t met, changes are necessary to reach their goals. They realize that evaluation is not meant to be personal, but rather a mechanism for progress.<\/p>\n

They always finish the job<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether completing a brutal practice, a grueling training spell or a long, tiring season, swimmers appreciate the importance of perseverance to completing a task. Swimmers know that giving up is not an option, no matter the circumstance. In the workplace, you will not find a swimmer who is half-hearted. Swimmers are perfectionists. Once a swimmer buys in, they will do everything in their power to achieve and succeed. They know that performance is a reflection of effort, so finishing the job is never even a question.<\/p>\n

Swimmers are awesome team members<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teamwork is vital to success in the workplace. Collaboration between coworkers can either make or break office relationships. Swimming may be coined an individual sport, but swimmers are still excellent teammates. They are great at supporting one another, particularly when the going gets tough. Swimmers know exactly how to get the best out of their teammates. This is evident in training, schoolwork, and competition. Hiring a swimmer offers a unique opportunity to employers. Swimmers will boost office morale and maximize productivity by pushing coworkers to improve.<\/p>\n

Swimming is a lifelong sport, and the lessons learned from swimming apply to many aspects of life. Swimmers learn characteristics from the sport that make them outstanding candidates for any profession.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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