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 […]
Month: July 2017
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 […]
Want to Succeed in Coaching Jobs? You Need These Essentials
Keep your head down. Swing all the way through. Watch the ball into your glove. These wise words prepare young baseball players for a successful at-bat and help them master the art of fielding. But the fundamentals aren’t all athletes learn in sports –a coach’s guidance is valuable in many […]
Want a Sports Job? Use These 6 Tips to Stay Productive All Summer
Summer is an excellent time of year to search for sports jobs. While some job seekers might think employers slow their hiring from July 4 to Labor Day, employers are actually keeping an eye out for talent all summer long. This summer, the competition is expected to heat up for […]
5 Ways to Use informational Interview to Your Advantage
A surprising 25 percent of adults don’t know the best way to go about networking, according to a 2015 survey by the University of Phoenix School of Business. Fortunately, informational interviews are an easy way to serve up networking opportunities that often result in winning connections for your career. And […]