In the writing world, sports writing jobs can be few and far between. To make it in this type of industry, you will have to put in some work to establish yourself as a strong candidate to be considered for high-caliber writing positions. One of the best ways to get […]
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Small Market Jobs Build Great Resumes
Few athletes burst onto the professional scene at a young age and immediately become the best at their sport. Players like Lebron James and Albert Pujols, who both won an MVP at age 25, are exceptions to the rule. Years of hard work and accumulated experience, not natural ability only, […]
Point / Counterpoint: Leave Fanaticism at the Interview Room Door
You’ve landed an interview with your favorite sports team in a position right up your alley. It’s an opportunity to apply your trade in an exciting industry that will make your friends envious. When asked, passionate sports fans rarely name an organization they’d like to work for more than their […]
Point / Counterpoint: Business Suit and a Ball Cap
Job interviews are all about first impressions. That makes sense because interviews themselves are first impressions. A hiring manager is tasked with spending a short amount of time with candidates and must project their value to the company and their longevity with that company. He must determine if an interviewee […]
How to Make Yourself Stand Out in a Sports Interview
If you’re as big of a sports fan, working in the sports industry is the opportunity of a lifetime. The problem is that many sports enthusiasts think their love and knowledge of sports will automatically guarantee them a position. While sports experience and knowledge are important, you should also be […]
New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right
New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right Author: Eugene Yiga “Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the […]