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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How Volunteering Can Help You Find Work in Sports
Work in sports is undoubtedly a highly competitive field. Volunteering and charity work help you grow both personally and professionally, which makes you stand out. People who seek out volunteering opportunities thrive in the sports industry because many sports organizations are devoted to giving back. Let’s take a look at […]
The Easiest (and Best) Sports Jobs That You Didn’t Think About
When you think about how many jobs there are in different sports, it stands to reason that these jobs are often difficult or require lots of networking connections for you to land them. That may be the case with big jobs like ‘General Manager’ or the player personnel side, but […]
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 […]
What You Can Learn From a CEO in Sports Analytics
The field of sports analytics continues to grow, thanks to passionate people putting in the work and demonstrating how using data in coaching, training, athletics, and game planning is vital to adding to the win column. We sat down with Diane Bloodworth, CEO of Competitive Sports Analysis, to learn more […]
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 […]
What The Off-Season Can Teach You About Sports Jobs Search
You can learn a lot about managing your job search when you look at off-season sports teams. Just like professional sports, looking for sports jobs has a cycle to it. The job search cycle typically looks a lot like this: Search for jobs Write resumes and cover letters Submit job […]
4 Sports Dynasties That Can Teach You About Career Management
Anyone who wants to work in sports knows the electricity that comes with winning championships. Teams train for months, play the regular season to earn a spot in the playoffs, and compete with the best of the best to take home the trophy. Confetti falls. Banners are raised. Parades shut […]