Athletic ability boosts graduates in job market

Athletic experience is becoming a new edge for Chinese college graduates in the job market.

Student athletes who have no chance to develop their sports talents professionally have found their sporting experience increasingly appealing to employers, according to job seekers and several companies.

Maintaining the delicate balance between academic study and athletic training, student athletes' strengths in time management, teamwork, ability to cope with pressure and concentration have earned them growing acceptance from many employers, especially foreign companies.