You did it. You submitted applications to sports jobs for companies you researched, nailed your phone and in-person interviews, and got that job offer. Fast forward a few months, and you’re miserable in your new role. The company is great, but you don’t feel like the position suits you. Unfortunately, […]
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Looking for Jobs In Sports? Learn From the Top Draft Picks
Just a few months ago, some of the best athletes in the world earned their dream jobs in sports. The NFL Draft is one of the most exciting events of the year for football fans, and for a good reason — you get a glimpse of the best young talent […]
What You Need to Know About Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Marketing involves a lot of activities. In its most basic sense of the word, ‘marketing’ is the business of promoting and selling products and services. If you want to work in sports marketing, you need to understand the role this action plays within the sports and entertainment industry. Fortunately, the […]
Want to Work In Sports? You Need These 4 X Factors
You cross the stage to receive your diploma. As you shake hands with your university’s president and smile for your photo opp, you’re in a daze of excitement and relief. You made it, but when you start to file out of your graduation ceremony, it dawns on you — you’re […]
The Key to Performing Research for Originality
By Michael Fanning When you’re tasked with writing an original research paper, where do you start? How do you hit upon a unique idea? And once you do, how do you go about researching a topic that hasn’t yet been studied? Bridget Waldron, a recent graduate of Georgetown’s Sports Industry Management […]
Want to Succeed in Coaching Jobs? You Need These Essentials
Keep your head down. Swing all the way through. Watch the ball into your glove. These wise words prepare young baseball players for a successful at-bat and help them master the art of fielding. But the fundamentals aren’t all athletes learn in sports –a coach’s guidance is valuable in many […]
Want a Sports Job? Use These 6 Tips to Stay Productive All Summer
Summer is an excellent time of year to search for sports jobs. While some job seekers might think employers slow their hiring from July 4 to Labor Day, employers are actually keeping an eye out for talent all summer long. This summer, the competition is expected to heat up for […]
5 Ways to Use informational Interview to Your Advantage
A surprising 25 percent of adults don’t know the best way to go about networking, according to a 2015 survey by the University of Phoenix School of Business. Fortunately, informational interviews are an easy way to serve up networking opportunities that often result in winning connections for your career. And […]
How to Network at Your Summer Parties Without Killing the Vibe
It’s that time of year again. The yard games are set up, you’re prepared to eat hot dogs and hamburgers for at least three days straight, and all your friends and family have gathered together. While you’re here to have fun and enjoy everyone’s company, it’s also the perfect time […]
How Starting a Kickball Team Can Help Those Who Work In Sports
You’re at the plate. Two outs in the last inning. The big red ball comes rolling toward you. You time the bounces, pace your steps, and kick. The ball soars into the left field gap as your team leaps from the dugout. The winning run rounds third and crosses the […]