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Archive for September, 2008

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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

Achieving Balance in Life

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Posted in On My Soap Box | 3 Comments »

Balancing family life with the long hours is not easy, but it will boil down to the type of person you are, the type of relationships you have and the quality of work you deliver. Sticking to your life's priorities ...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