Twenty years ago, you would find a job by scanning the local paper’s Help Wanted section, not by launching a web browser. You’d then stop by a company’s office with a freshly printed resume, fill out an application and, sometimes, talk to the hiring manager about the position. If your […]
Job Search & Interview Techniques
Notable Headlines Makes It Easier To Get Noticed in Interviews
Include a “headline” on résumés for sports management jobs. Barbara Safani, a career management guru and author, suggests that job candidates “sell their wares” on a résumé much the same way a newspaper does: with headlines. In her book Happy About my Résumé, Safani says that since headlines sell newspapers, […]
East Coast Corridor of Sports Jobs
A mere 300 miles separate Boston, Massachusetts, from Washington, D.C. It’s just 5 hours by car and 1 hour, 20 minutes by plane. But, like it or not, these two metropolises and the slew of cities squeezed in between them represent the epicenter of American sports. Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]
College Sports Jobs
College students choose divergent paths when deciding how to navigate the halls of higher education. Some live in the library, polishing their impressive GPA, while others party hard, earning semi-passable grades. Many hold a part-time job, a few work full-time, and some earn no paycheck at all, relying on some […]
Ace the Interview: The Panel Interview
On-field sports involve high-pressure situations, but a professional job in sports also carries a given amount of stress. Before you’re even on the payroll, potential employers must ensure your ability to handle daily stresses and cope with the flux of a fast-paced work environment. While a one-on-one interview brings with […]
Ace the Interview: Thank You Note
The resume and cover letter – both crisp and clean – were a big hit with the company’s HR department. The interview – properly prepared for – is finally in your rearview mirror. Many job seekers exhale as they walk out of the interview room, head home, sit by the […]
Where are the Sports Jobs?
Baseball is America’s pastime, and the NFL has ratings that can’t be matched. The NBA is filled with superstars making for riveting playoff basketball. And hockey – ignoring the lockout for a moment – has an in-house fan experience that’s hard to match. With astronomical TV contracts, team-owned media channels, […]
Ace the Interview: A Winning Sports Job Interview
Success in a job interview is oft-measured in the days that precede it. The preparation spent researching the company, forming a ‘smart questions’ list, and recalling your own career successes creates a positive outcome just as much as the one or two hours spent in the interview room. There is […]
3 Ways to Spice Up Your Search for a Career in Sports Marketing
Searching for careers in sports marketing can seem like a daunting task at first. It’s no secret that it’s one of the toughest industries to break into, and it takes some time to really establish yourself. You might feel like you’re doing all of the right things: networking your tail […]
Go Hunting for College Sports Jobs after Bowl Season
College Bowl season is over, and teams are returning to their locker rooms and off-season training practices. The coaching staff is returning to their desks, reviewing the season, and planning next year’s attack. As a result of this planning, holes will be found, and jobs will become available. In short, […]
