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 […]
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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 […]
Stand or Kneel? How to Find Teams That Match Your Values
During his speech a few weeks ago, President Trump suggested that NFL owners should fire players who protest the national anthem. This led to countless debates about the actions of players who kneel or sit during the national anthem. It also highlights how divided the country is. In fact, according […]
Inspired Coaching: Overcoming Adversity
It’s no surprise that coaching a team and leading a business have a lot in common. Just as we see every day in the business world, there are only a select few who have truly mastered the art of inspired coaching. These are the professionals who embody the values most […]
Inspired Coaching: Developing Strong Coaching Relationships
It’s no surprise that coaching a team and leading a business have a lot in common. Just as we see every day in the business world, there are only a select few who have truly mastered the art of inspired coaching. These are the professionals who embody the values most […]
Batter Up! Watch Out For These 3 Strikes During Your Interview
Here you are, waiting to be called into the office. You just spent months searching for sports jobs, following a structured job search strategy. You networked at events and online, building relationships and conducting informational interviews. You researched your ideal employers, and that’s landed you here — about to interview […]
5 Must-Have Communication Skills for Sports Marketers
Employers in every industry across the globe are struggling to find employees who have the right skills to meet their needs. In fact, as a 2017 survey from ManpowerGroup found, 40 percent of global employers report talent shortages, which is a two percent increase since 2015. When it comes to […]