Between job boards, resumes, cover letters, and interviews, the process of searching for sports jobs is overwhelming and stressing you out. The truth is, however, you’re not alone in this feeling. In fact, Hired’s 2017 The Opportunity Index: Perceptions of Mobility & The Job Search report found that 83 percent […]
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4 Simple Ways to Create Momentum During Your Search for Sports Jobs
Teams manage major comebacks regularly in the sports world. They can also dominate by outscoring their opponents by a big margin. This is where momentum plays an important role. Psychological momentum is a perception athletes have that changes their levels of performance and behavior. For example, if you win your […]
A Job Seeker’s Spring Training: The Best Way to Start Your Search for Sports Jobs
Baseball is officially underway as players report to Spring Training camps throughout Florida and Arizona. In the MLB, Spring Training consists of practices and exhibition games before the regular season starts. It’s a great opportunity for players to focus on building their strengths, overcoming their weaknesses, and for brand new […]
The Champ Approach to Acing Every Type of Interview
Finding sports jobs is a long, exhausting process. From resume writing and networking to building your online presence through a sports blog, even landing an interview feels like you won the championship already. But, not just yet. It’s the bottom of the ninth, and you’re the closer. You still need […]
How to Find a Mentor Who Fits You and Helps You Find Work In Sports
You have so many questions about where you want to work in sports. You want to find the right path with a great salary that fits your personality and personal values. This is where a mentor comes in. They’re essential in helping you manage your career. A great mentor does […]
From Preseason to the Off-Season: How to Find Sports Jobs With Your Favorite Team
Every sports fan grows up with team posters on the walls, jerseys and hats overflowing from their closet, and binders full of trading cards. And many sports fans want to carry that childhood passion into their career. Fortunately, landing a job with your favorite team is not as difficult as […]
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 […]
The Career Restart Plan: What You Need to Know About Changing Back to Your First Sports Career
In 1993, after becoming the first player in NBA history to win three straight Finals MVP awards, Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball. In February 1994, he signed a minor league baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox. After playing in the minor league system for a while, in […]
The Champ Approach to Finding Work In Sports: Start a Sports Blog
Finding work in sports can take a long time. You honed your resume, determined your ideal salary, and even expanded your search to other areas you’re willing to relocate to. However, you’re still stuck in this long-term unemployment rut. The good news is, no matter where you are in your […]
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 […]