We’re well into the New Year, and if you’re still struggling to find sports jobs, it’s time for you to take charge of your job search. Job searches are about working smarter, not harder. So many job seekers are focusing on the wrong things, like blasting boilerplate resumes to hundreds […]
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In the World of Sports Jobs, How Do You Fit In?
Lots of athletes enter the world of sports jobs, but a career in sports appeals to many other types of professionals. The boom in marketing, social media, performance analytics, and many other fields has opened up many opportunities within the sports industry. Let’s take a look at how anybody — […]
Sports Marketing and Snapchat — What You Need to Know
It’s no secret that Snapchat is exploding in popularity — there are 60 million daily active users in the U.S. and Canada, according to Bloomberg’s September 2016 report. This creates an exciting opportunity for sports marketing professionals. The ad revenue being generated is astounding — eMarketer’s September 2016 report predicts […]
Looking for Sports Jobs? Here’s How to Go the Extra Mile
In the competitive search for sports jobs, the chance of landing an offer after applying to one job is not very likely. But instead of sending out hundreds of applications, it’s better to hone in on the jobs and organizations that mean the most to you. Once you have identified […]
Harness the Power of Informational Interviews for Sports Jobs
Landing your dream sports job is all about winning the interview, right? Acing the interview is crucial, but that’s not the hardest part for prepared, polished sports job hunters. Getting into the interview room is the real challenge. Even with an improving job market, finding your way to the top […]
Sports Marketing Internships Can Jump-Start Careers
Our digitally connected world is full of social media tools that have created a share-share-share itch that’s only scratched with viral videos, retweeted quips, and a 24/7, always-breaking news cycle. Tried-and-true marketing techniques mash against new school marketing trends demanding industry professionals that can handle both new and old ways […]
Mastering Salary Negotiations
Outfielder Jason Heyward reportedly left about $16 million on the negotiating table by choosing the Cubs over the Nats and Cardinals this past offseason. An exception to the rule, if there ever was one. Fact: you and your favorite athlete want to make more money. Getting the dollars you want—from […]
Temp Jobs Launch Careers in Sports
Roger Goodell wasn’t always a powerful NFL executive. He didn’t go from an Ivy League classroom straight into his Park Avenue corner office. And he didn’t always gross more than $40 million per year. Believe it or not, Goodell, back in 1982, was a low-paid NFL administrative intern. His smarts, […]
Ace the Interview: A Winning Sports Resume
Commencing a job search without a resume is like catching a line drive without a mitt. Hard and painful. And submitting a job application – online or in person – is pointless unless you include a resume that best reflects your experiences and shows what you’ll bring to a company. […]
Ace the Interview with Your Presentation Skills by JobsInSports.com
The hiring process has a blueprint—submit a resume, go through a couple phone screens, shine during an in-person one-on-one interview and ace the final interview where you meet the team. If all goes well after pay and benefits discussions and referencing checking concludes, a job offer may follow. But there […]