CREATING A PERSONAL ADVISORY TEAM
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Career Advice, Sports, Sports & Sports Business | 2 Comments »Career decision making is tough business. One way a lot of people cope with these difficult considerations is by turning to others for advice. These supporters act as a sort of “kitchen cabinet”, listening to your concerns and giving you ...Read All
SPORTS CAREER CHANGE “DO’s & DON’Ts”
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in Career Advice, Sports, Sports & Sports Business | 1 Comment »The average sports worker will change jobs 8 times with at least 3 career changes, contributing to an annual industry turnover rate nearing 65%. As Sports and Entertainment converge with the new media and expanding sports properties, there is still ...Read All
Professional Development & Sports Career Management
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in Career Advice, Sports, Sports & Sports Business | 2 Comments »More than 45 million people find themselves unemployed each year. Millions of others try to increase their satisfaction within the workplace as well as advance their careers by looking for alternative jobs and opportunities. Statistics show that you will make ...Read All
SPORTS CAREERS Conference
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »Over the past few weeks I have been inundated with people asking essentially the same question: “What would I get out of attending the SPORTS CAREERS Conference?” I thought I would make my answer available to all of you. First ...Read All
Opportunities in New Media
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »One key to establishing a successful career in sports is to stay ahead of the curve by identifying future trends. One such trend is the use of new media in sports. New media tends to include several different elements, including mobile ...Read All
It is More than just Ticket Sales
Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | 1 Comment »It is widely believed that ticket sales is the only way to get into sports. While its true that there are usually a lot of ticket sales jobs available, there are many more opportunities in areas you might be better ...Read All
Moving up or Moving Out?
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | 2 Comments »If you've been in the situation that so many sports employees have, where you get stuck in a certain position or level and can't quite break through, the following advice might help. My first question: if you've been in the same position over the ...Read All
The Value of Internships
Sunday, September 7th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | 2 Comments »Is an internship right for you? Is it a matter of necessity, or can you grow a career in sports without an internship? For many I've talked to, they feel that an internship in sports in nothing more than getting into the ...Read All
Making Solid Connections
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »I have been to more networking events than I can count, during which I have made thousands of connections with influencial decision makers. These experiences have taught me an array of lessons on how to make a good first impression, make ...Read All
Do Not Rule Out Governing Bodies
Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »Governing Bodies makes up a large part of the Sports Industry and many significant (and high paying) opportunities are often overlooked. Take note of many of the sub-segments that make up this Marketplace: Bowls Sports Commissions / CVB's High Schools Intercollegiate Institutions Olympic Organizing Committees ...Read All
