The old adage – you can do anything if you put your mind to it – now rings hollow to much of America’s workforce. So many people pursue their dream – doctor, lawyer, writer, athlete, sports business professional, or otherwise – only to lose hope when success doesn’t come. Truly […]
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Ace the Interview: Thank You Note
The resume and cover letter – both crisp and clean – were a big hit with the company’s HR department. The interview – properly prepared for – is finally in your rearview mirror. Many job seekers exhale as they walk out of the interview room, head home, sit by the […]
Where are the Sports Jobs?
Baseball is America’s pastime, and the NFL has ratings that can’t be matched. The NBA is filled with superstars making for riveting playoff basketball. And hockey – ignoring the lockout for a moment – has an in-house fan experience that’s hard to match. With astronomical TV contracts, team-owned media channels, […]
Grassroots Sports Marketing
Sports marketing strategies have long surpassed billboards, thirty-second television commercials, and one-minute radio spots. New-wave marketing techniques are being used every day to mobilize existing sports fans, draw in a new audience and generate additional organizational revenue. While big-market professional and collegiate teams have large merchandising profits and generational fan […]
Blazing The Path To Sports Agent Career
Perhaps you’ve watched Jerry McGuire a dozen times. You’ve dreamed for years of being the one to show that NFL star the money. If this is you, then you’re looking for information about how to build a sports agent career. Here are a few things to consider in the pursuit […]
The Best Jobs in Pro Sports Do Not Belong to the Athletes
Back in February, Forbes Magazine ran an article about the ten best careers in the field of sports. The list was created by a company called CareerCast and was based on factors like “physical demands, degree of competitiveness, mid-level incomes, income growth potential, and stress factors like deadlines and travel.” […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: Sports Account Executive
An Account Executive is a senior-level position within a sports team’s sales department. It’s an exciting, fast-paced job that requires natural communication skills, charisma, and salesmanship. Though the position exists in many industries, within the sports realm, its responsibilities include group ticket sales and working with clients who advertise with the […]
19 Golf Jobs – Choose Your Ace in the Hole!
You love golf. You want to work in the golf field. You have good people skills and enjoy socializing. What golf jobs are available? Here is a list of 20 opportunities, including some golf career path ideas from the PGA, that will keep you on the green. One of them is […]
Where Will Jobs in Sports Radio Take You?
From comedians like David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel to political pundits like Keith Olbermann and Rush Limbaugh many well-known names have enjoyed success in widely dissimilar entertainment jobs while owing at least part of their current success to their former jobs in sports and sports radio. Famous Entertainers with Sports […]
Welcome to the Family Business
Family-owned sports organizations, by their nature, have an element of nepotism (i.e., family favoritism). Though its existence is viewed in a negative light, logically, it makes sense. Whether your parents own and operate the local hardware store or cash flow a professional football franchise, the desire to keep their family […]
