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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sports Analytics Degrees: Where to Apply to Start Your Career Today
There are so many lucrative sports jobs to choose from. Several of them offer great salaries. However, you want more than just a paycheck. You want a job that matches your personality, and you deserve to work for a sports employer that aligns with your values. If you’re a numbers […]