You can’t deny it. Everyone’s experienced it at least once, especially when looking for work in sports. The butterflies before the interview. The mindless scroll through job boards. The shrug when you hear back from a potential employer you’re not excited about. That knot settles when you realize you accepted […]
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5 Tools Everyone In The Sports Jobs Industry Should Be Using
Your career is always moving forward, but it’s up to you where you go and how fast you get there. The truth is, professional growth doesn’t just fall into your lap; you need to earn it. Step up your game and create opportunities for yourself. The sports jobs that are […]
Fired to Hired: How to Find Work In Sports Again
Following his release from the New York Yankees, former manager Joe Girardi needs some help getting back on his feet. It’s hard losing your dream job, and in the world of sports management, this can be a common consequence of falling short in the postseason. However, it’s important that […]
Be the Next Boss Before You Even Get the Job Offer
On October 21, 2017, the Houston Astros held the New York Yankees to just three hits in a 4-0 victory in a pivotal seventh game of the American League Championship Series. Just five days later, Joe Girardi’s 10-year tenure as the Yankees’ manager ended as his contract expired. Now, without […]
Job Quiz: What Sports Job Is Right for Me & My Personality?
Interested in a Career in Sports? Passionate about sports? Interested in working for your favorite sports team? Discover which sports jobs are right for you with our personality test. It’s simple. We get to know who you are and find the best sports jobs that match your personality. Whether you […]
Money Talks: How to Determine Your Value When You Work in Sports
This is the first article of the Money Talks series. The interview is going well. You’re smiling. The panel laughs at your jokes and nods along as you share your experiences from your previous work in sports. Then, the question arises: What are your salary expectations? This is a tough […]
Rivalries and Curses: 4 Destinations Every Baseball Fan Must See
The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The plumes of dirt kicked up after a hard slide at home plate. This is baseball — America’s pastime. All sports fans know the important role baseball plays in American history, serving as a microcosm of our culture. In 1974, […]
Learn About Finding Work in Sports from Orangetheory Fitness’s VP
You’re bathed in orange light. The music is loud and invigorating. The coach gives you the go-ahead. “Let’s push it!” You turn up your treadmill speed and raise the incline as the music picks up. Now, the sweat really starts to break. This is the pace all day, every day […]
How to Take Your Resume From Rookie to Champ Status
You picked your template, added your name, tweaked some boilerplate job descriptions, and started applying for sports jobs. If this is how you wrote your resume, chances are you’re still on your job search. No matter where you are in your career, your resume needs to stand out and earn […]
How Do You Address Controversy With Customers? Be Open
No matter where you work in sports, you’re going to hear about the ongoing disputes about NFL players protesting during the national anthem. This is hard to ignore because the issue is so divisive. As a CNN poll found, 49 percent of the 1,037 respondents think professional sports leagues should […]