You finally earned that job offer. After an exhausting search, from fine-tuning your resume to determining your mission and nailing the interview, you found work in sports. But then, as you settle in, you realize that maybe the culture doesn’t quite fit your personality. When you struggle with cultural fit, […]
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Your Second Chance: How to Overcome a Rocky Past and Find Work In Sports
Mike Tyson. Alex Rodriguez. Lance Armstrong. All of these top athletes share an experience of overcoming bad reputations and continuing to build successful careers. Bottom line: everyone makes mistakes. You may have had a minor run-in with the law, been fired from a previous job, or given a potential employer […]
The Career Restart Plan: What You Need to Know About Changing Back to Your First Sports Career
In 1993, after becoming the first player in NBA history to win three straight Finals MVP awards, Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball. In February 1994, he signed a minor league baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox. After playing in the minor league system for a while, in […]
Your Search for Sports Jobs Is Lacking 1 Key Element: Your Fans
As we get closer to the Super Bowl, with just two teams remaining, the fans really start to come out. The die-hard fans are wearing more gear. The fairweather fans are being more vocal about their support. Even big-name celebrities make public announcements, giving shout-outs to star players and cheering […]
Stay or Go? What Your Employer’s Ownership Change Means for You
In one email, your life changes. This morning, instead of running your usual reports, you’re reading a message from leadership centered on one scary term — new ownership. If you work in sports, you’re no stranger to ownership changes. In fact, there are several big-name organizations changing hands. Meredith Corp. […]
Why Concussion Awareness Is a Team Sport (And What You Can Do to Help)
Tom Savage, the quarterback for the Houston Texans, took the snap. He dropped back into the pocket, and the next thing he knew, he was shaking on the ground. He moved slowly and struggled to get up. After a quick evaluation, however, he came right back into the game. It […]
Money Talks: How to Maximize Your Salary in Your Current Role
This is the second article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. You finally found work in sports. However, as the years go by, you realize your dream job is holding you back. Every time you […]
Stop What You’re Doing! These Sports Personalities Are the Influencers You Need to Follow Immediately
As someone looking for work in sports, you should stay in the loop of the sports world. If your circle is buzzing about sports stories, learn how to contribute to the conversation and share insights. This is where influencers come in. They’re the experts in the sports world who […]
5 Tools Everyone In The Sports Jobs Industry Should Be Using
Your career is always moving forward, but it’s up to you where you go and how fast you get there. The truth is, professional growth doesn’t just fall into your lap; you need to earn it. Step up your game and create opportunities for yourself. The sports jobs that are […]
Money Talks: How to Determine Your Value When You Work in Sports
This is the first article of the Money Talks series. The interview is going well. You’re smiling. The panel laughs at your jokes and nods along as you share your experiences from your previous work in sports. Then, the question arises: What are your salary expectations? This is a tough […]