This is the third article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. The second article offers tips on how to maximize your earnings in your current role. You’ve been successful in your job for a long […]
Month: January 2018
How to Find a Mentor Who Fits You and Helps You Find Work In Sports
You have so many questions about where you want to work in sports. You want to find the right path with a great salary that fits your personality and personal values. This is where a mentor comes in. They’re essential in helping you manage your career. A great mentor does […]
From Preseason to the Off-Season: How to Find Sports Jobs With Your Favorite Team
Every sports fan grows up with team posters on the walls, jerseys and hats overflowing from their closet, and binders full of trading cards. And many sports fans want to carry that childhood passion into their career. Fortunately, landing a job with your favorite team is not as difficult as […]
Preparing for the Fastest Growing Sports Jobs: What You Need to Know About Sports Analytics Programs
With the world moving toward data-driven decision-making in areas of sports management, business, and marketing, it’s not surprising that sports analytics is one of the best sports jobs to consider. The field offers high job growth, great salary potential, and a lot of advancement opportunities. But where do you start? […]
Which Type of Employee Are You? This Is What A Director Sees
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, […]
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 […]
The Champ Approach to Finding Work In Sports: Start a Sports Blog
Finding work in sports can take a long time. You honed your resume, determined your ideal salary, and even expanded your search to other areas you’re willing to relocate to. However, you’re still stuck in this long-term unemployment rut. The good news is, no matter where you are in your […]
Beyond the Gridiron: 4 Destinations All Football Fans Need to Visit
This is the second article of the Sports Fan Travel Guide series. In the first article, we covered the best destinations for baseball fans. Jack Tatum, the Oakland Raiders’ safety, slammed into Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiver John Fuqua, knocking the ball away for what was thought to be an incomplete pass. […]
Are You ‘Willing to Grind?’ It’s a Must to Work In Sports Sales
Cracked helmets. Torn jerseys. Deflated basketballs. Athletic departments and sports organizations across the country are in desperate need of fundraising. This is where Scott McMaster, a fundraising coach at Adrenaline Fundraising, and his team come in. He has built a successful career in sports sales while teaching athletic organizations how […]