Your search for work in sports can seem impossible. Even after you have determined your values, researched salaries, and identified the perfect sports jobs for your personality, you still feel stuck. You’re not a mind reader, but it feels like you need to be just to earn an interview. You […]
Author: Karyn Mullins
Planning to Profits: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Sports E-Commerce Business
When you’re looking for work in sports, or even if your career is already thriving, continue identifying ways to get more involved in the sports industry. One of the best ways to contribute is by channeling your entrepreneurial spirit and starting your own sports e-commerce business. There are several advantages […]
Hoist the Cup: 4 Top Hockey Destinations for NHL Fans
This is the third article of the Sports Fan Travel Guide series. In the first article, we covered the best destinations for baseball fans. The second article highlighted must-see locations for football fans. The Soviet Union led three to two going into the third period. Coming off five gold medals […]
From Underdog to Champion: Career Management Tips We Learned From Super Bowl LII
Last year, the New England Patriots made history by leading the biggest comeback in Super Bowl LI, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34 to 28. This year, the Philadelphia Eagles made their own history — they beat the Patriots 41 to 33, winning their first-ever Lombardi Trophy. The Super Bowl is […]
Money Talks: The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating With Your Boss for a Much-Deserved Raise
This is the third article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. The second article offers tips on how to maximize your earnings in your current role. You’ve been successful in your job for a long […]
Your Second Chance: How to Overcome a Rocky Past and Find Work In Sports
Mike Tyson. Alex Rodriguez. Lance Armstrong. All of these top athletes share an experience of overcoming bad reputations and continuing to build successful careers. Bottom line: everyone makes mistakes. You may have had a minor run-in with the law, been fired from a previous job, or given a potential employer […]
Beyond the Gridiron: 4 Destinations All Football Fans Need to Visit
This is the second article of the Sports Fan Travel Guide series. In the first article, we covered the best destinations for baseball fans. Jack Tatum, the Oakland Raiders’ safety, slammed into Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiver John Fuqua, knocking the ball away for what was thought to be an incomplete pass. […]
Are You ‘Willing to Grind?’ It’s a Must to Work In Sports Sales
Cracked helmets. Torn jerseys. Deflated basketballs. Athletic departments and sports organizations across the country are in desperate need of fundraising. This is where Scott McMaster, a fundraising coach at Adrenaline Fundraising, and his team come in. He has built a successful career in sports sales while teaching athletic organizations how […]
Your Search for Sports Jobs Is Lacking 1 Key Element: Your Fans
As we get closer to the Super Bowl, with just two teams remaining, the fans really start to come out. The die-hard fans are wearing more gear. The fairweather fans are being more vocal about their support. Even big-name celebrities make public announcements, giving shout-outs to star players and cheering […]
Stay or Go? What Your Employer’s Ownership Change Means for You
In one email, your life changes. This morning, instead of running your usual reports, you’re reading a message from leadership centered on one scary term — new ownership. If you work in sports, you’re no stranger to ownership changes. In fact, there are several big-name organizations changing hands. Meredith Corp. […]