April 2017 marked an ugly time in ESPN’s history, as the worldwide leader in sports laid off around 100 employees. This is a cruel reminder that no matter where you work in sports, the industry is incredibly competitive and is undergoing a lot of change. So the question is — […]
Summer is near, and with that comes a rush of college graduates entering the workforce. For those who find work in sports shortly after turning their tassels, the first year of being in the workforce is very exciting. It’s crucial to start your career off on the right foot. After […]
You applied to a few awesome sports jobs that fit you perfectly. You contacted the employer and followed up on your application. Now, you wait. And wait. While you’re waiting, hiring managers, HR professionals, and recruiters are actively looking for more information about you. But what happens when they can’t […]
We all know this familiar sound. The high-def graphics are accompanied by loud music — da da da, da da da. Then the voiceover brings you in. This is Sportscenter. ESPN leads the world in sports broadcasting, connecting us with the powerful stories we see in sports. For those who want to find […]
“I thought you liked your job!” Many sports job seekers hear this response when their passive job search efforts are revealed. Even though you may be perfect — or at least mostly — content in your current position, it doesn’t hurt to keep your options open, right? You’re not alone […]
Long-term unemployment in sports jobs is detrimental to everyone. It hurts the job seeker’s confidence, affects family and friends, and even brings negativity to future job searches. Unfortunately, as of January, the number of long-term unemployed (LTU) was at 1.9 million, accounting for 24.4 percent of the unemployed, according to […]
Growing up, you were an avid reader. As you got older, you started gravitating toward reading about one of your favorite topics: baseball. Combined with your passion for sports and knack for storytelling, sports writing seems like your ideal career. However, finding work in sports and succeeding in the industry […]
Growing up, you were an avid reader. As you got older, you started gravitating toward reading about one of your favorite topics: baseball. Combined with your passion for sports and knack for storytelling, sports writing seems like your ideal career. However, finding work in sports and succeeding in the industry […]
Whether you’re training for a marathon, working on your backswing, or trying to ace your jump shot, coaches know best. This is especially true when it comes to career management. Finding work in sports is just the start. You need to know how to build a sustainable sports career, and […]
Sports internships are crucial to jump-starting your career. They’re about more than just fetching coffee and sorting files. In fact, as the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2016 survey found, the average offer rate to interns is 72.7 percent, the highest it has been since the peak of the […]
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