Sports internships are crucial to jump-starting your career. They’re about more than just fetching coffee and sorting files. In fact, as the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2016 survey found, the average offer rate to interns is 72.7 percent, the highest it has been since the peak of the […]
Month: April 2017
Professional Sports Teams Killing It on Social Media
Are you interested in the world of sports marketing? Within the world of sports marketing, sports media jobs have emerged as exciting careers to promote your favorite team with creative ideas. Through the use of social media, every major sports team can promote its brand and increase revenue through ticket […]
Why EASY Is Your New Career Management Mantra
Career management is not a set-it-and-forget-it strategy. It requires diligence and motivation. The sound of the term alone can be incredibly intimidating. The truth is — yes, it’s difficult to start and sustain your career management practices, but it’s not as hard as most people tend to believe. You can […]
Is Lack of Experience Stopping You? Here’s How to Fix It
You just graduated college with honors. As you’re writing your resume, you feel confident in the skills you possess but realize you lack a very important factor — real-world experience. However, a March survey from The Rockefeller Foundation and Edelman Intelligence found 73 percent of entry-level job seekers agree that […]
Why Your Humanities Degree Is Your Ticket to Sports Jobs
You studied Victorian literature and narrative theory. Your short story was published in your university’s online journal. In your senior year, you attended a writer’s conference and a few seminars. Now, after working for four years and earning your bachelor’s degree, you’re ready to join the workforce and pursue a […]
Why Treating Your Job Search Like An At-Bat Is Crucial
You’re back at it: sitting at your computer, searching for sports jobs online. For many, this daily practice has been going on for a while. As of January, the number of long-term unemployed (LTU) was at 1.9 million — accounting for 24.4 percent of the unemployed — according to a […]
What You Can Learn From These Social Media Accounts
It’s no secret social media is becoming more integrated into our daily lives. This is changing how we consume content. MediaPost’s June 2016 report found that 87 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds use social media to regularly consume sports-related content. It’s no wonder companies are investing more time and resources […]
Why These Must-Have Skills Are Your Ticket to Sports Jobs
You just wrapped up your latest freelance coaching gig with your client. You helped her improve her dribbling techniques and refine her release point for her jump shots. While you like the flexibility of freelance coaching, you’re ready to find full-time sports jobs that fit you. Given your knowledge of […]
How to Land a College Baseball Job Without Playing Baseball
If you’re a fan of the “boys of summer,” but don’t have any experience playing baseball yourself, you might be surprised to learn you may still qualify for a number of jobs in college baseball. Top college baseball jobs for non-athletes Here are several ways you can stay close to […]
It’s Here: The Ultimate App Toolkit for a Successful Job Hunt
Your eyes are blurred, your fingers are sore, and your back aches after you spent six hours scrolling through postings of sports jobs and tinkering with your resume. You might be a recent graduate looking to break into the industry, or you’re currently in the field but feel like your […]