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Olive’s Story: From a Class Assignment to the Seattle Storm

Olive Paulson secured a full-time position with the Seattle Storm after engaging with Gonzaga's NIL class.
The turning point came from a 5-point assignment asking students to email their dream job.
Olive’s outreach led to an informational interview with a Senior Director at the Storm within 24 hours.
She built momentum through internships with Gonzaga Athletics, USL Spokane, and Special Olympics.
Olive reframed personal branding as telling an authentic personal story.
Her persistence paid off after multiple applications and interviews before landing the Storm role.
Olive emphasizes starting where opportunities exist in collegiate athletics and minor leagues.
The class helped Olive craft a personal brand that could stand out in hiring.
Olive now works in a role she loves, driving to work each day with gratitude.

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