Some of the most sought-after sports jobs are in sports management. These kinds of roles are found in several different areas of the sports industry, and they continue to evolve. The good news is this opens more sports jobs within several new niches in sports management. To stand out, you […]
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Money Talks: How to Align Your Future Salary Goals With Career Planning
This is the fourth 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. The third article shows how to negotiate for a […]
The March Madness Approach to Finding Sports Jobs That Align With You
You’re scrolling through job boards, applying to all the sports jobs that sound interesting. Every day, dozens of applications go out and you get nowhere. This is exhausting and can lead you to burn out quickly. It’s also inefficient. Odds are, you’re wasting a lot of time and energy on […]
Why Objectification Is Hurting the Sports World (And What to Do About It)
Ding, ding, ding. Round one ends, and the fighters return to their corners for rest and recovery. Within minutes, the hollering from the crowd becomes deafening as a bikini-clad woman circles the ring, holding up a sign signaling the next round is about to begin. The role of ring girls […]
Why Adopting an All-Star Mentality Is Vital to Your Job Search
The all-star is the most respected player in the sports league. They earn their title as a top performer and get to showcase their skills in an exhibition game — and usually some form of skills content. For example, the NHL hosts the NHL All-Star Game and the All-Star Skills […]
How to Stay In the Game (Even When You Oppose Your Circumstances)
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games are underway. Despite the beautiful opening ceremony and excitement, a shadow of controversy lurks over the event. The ongoing political turbulence with North Korea is a major source of contention. The country is sending 22 athletes who will compete in ice hockey, ice skating, […]
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 […]
How Sports Heroes Can Give Your Career Direction and Purpose
If you work in sports, you likely grew up idolizing an athlete or coach. In fact, many professionals, regardless of their industry, were inspired in some way by a sports hero. Professional athletes are incredibly motivational and have a lot of influence on their fans. People buy their jerseys, memorabilia, […]
Which Type of Employee Are You? This Is What A Director Sees
You finally earned that job offer. After an exhausting search, from fine-tuning your resume to determining your mission and nailing the interview, you found work in sports. But then, as you settle in, you realize that maybe the culture doesn’t quite fit your personality. When you struggle with cultural fit, […]
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. […]