Luke Hemenover
Q&A
Q. Where are you employed? What is your Title?
St. Edward's University men's basketball – graduate assistant coach
Q. What is your favorite part of your job?
Recruiting
Q. What do you consider to be your most valuable contribution to your organization for which you work?
My passion and my personality. I love what I’m doing, I work hard at doing it and I try to do it in a way that gets the
people I'm surrounded by excited about basketball/coaching
Q. Given your career path, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Married, no kids, suburban duples. I will be a third assistant at a division I mid-major program in the Midwest.
Q. Do you have any words of advice/recommendations? a. for undergrads still searching for a major-would
you recommend RST and why?, b. for the undergrads currently in the program c. for the senior currently looking for his/her
first position.
a. for the undergrad students who are still searching for a major? RST is a good choice because health and activity are global concerns for
our your and that means more opportunities. However, with the economy being atrocious, finding a job in a sector that is not traditionally funded
all the way across the board – it may be hard to find a job in something if you’re not absolutely positive what you'd like to do.
b. Be persistent. Get an internship before your senior year. Find ways to distinguish yourself from others because until you impress people
face-to-face, you're just another resume to them.
c. be a pest. Nag and nag and nag to get the attention of job employers during the hiring process. Your intensity and enthusiasm should be a
clear indication that regardless of your sit-down interview showing, you are a hard worker and you are very passionate at what you strive to do.
Q. Please add anything else that might be helpful.
I should have used the resources/contacts I have much more in the search for an assistantship during the
spring. I found myself thinking that my application/resume was enough to wow an employer when in fact it was nothing.
Any one you know, any one who can help…seek them out. That's why it's important to always treat people nicely and kindly
because you never know when you’ll need their help for something-usually a job.