Over 30 Year’s Experience in the Sports Industry

Archive for August, 2008

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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

Resume Distribution Do’s & Don’ts

Thursday, August 21st, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | 1 Comment »

I've seen countless methodologies that people have tried when handing out their resume to Hiring Authorities.  Some are clever, some are senseless...here are some tips for you to consider: Positive Tips:   Submit your resume in a timely fashion, according to the Organization's ...Read All

The Importance of a Mentor

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »

One of the main keys to beginning or managing a Career in Sports is to have a solid mentor who can help you find your way through the maze that is the Sports Industry.  Throughout my own career I have both benefited from ...Read All

Building a Solid Network

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Posted in On My Soap Box | No Comments »

Your network is the key to finding opportunities in the Sports Industry that would otherwise go unnoticed.  So many jobs are filled by someone the hiring manager knows or was introduced to through an existing associate.  In order to be a ...Read All

Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »

A good cover letter gets to the point quickly, effectively and needs to be remembered in a positive light so your resume is looked at with an open mind, searching for reasons to put in in the "Good" pile. The challenge ...Read All

Major Players in the Sports Industry

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »

So many people who want to work in sports take a narrow view of the industry and feel overwhelmed by the limited opportunities.  They fail to recognize the vast depth and width of the sports marketplace, and as such fail to recognize opportunities ...Read All

How to stand out when applying online for a Sports Job

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »

It is true that so many employers today require you to submit a resume and cover letter online.  This makes it difficult to stand out against the other applications they have received - which can reach into the hundreds and thousands for certain jobs.  The ...Read All

Your Opportunity Development Plan

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Career Advice | No Comments »

I get asked all the time by people everywhere what they should do to establish or grow a Career in Sports.  You may be asking yourself the same questions, "How do I get started?" The key is to start at the ...Read All

Welcome to the Mark Tudi Sports Blog

Monday, August 11th, 2008 Posted in On My Soap Box | No Comments »

Over 30 years ago I was studying at Bowling Green University and dreamed of the day I would be working for a professional baseball team.  Little did I know that the many years of focusing on my passion of sports ...Read All