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, […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Money Talks: How to Maximize Your Salary in Your Current Role
This is the second article of the Money Talks series. In the first article, we covered how to determine your value when you work in sports. You finally found work in sports. However, as the years go by, you realize your dream job is holding you back. Every time you […]
It’s Here: Your 2018 Guide to Sports Salaries
When you know you want to work in sports but aren’t sure what path to take, you have to consider a number of aspects. You want a career that aligns with your personality. Your employer should share your values. And you should only relocate to an area you love. […]
Learn About Finding Work in Sports from Orangetheory Fitness’s VP
You’re bathed in orange light. The music is loud and invigorating. The coach gives you the go-ahead. “Let’s push it!” You turn up your treadmill speed and raise the incline as the music picks up. Now, the sweat really starts to break. This is the pace all day, every day […]
3 Experts Share How Their Values and Mission Guide Their Career
What influences the way you make decisions? Can you define your fundamental beliefs? These are your core values; they’re what you consider to be essential in steering the way you live and work. When you work in sports, and your job aligns with these values, you’re naturally more engaged and […]
The NFL Buzz Sports Pros Are Talking About (And You Should Too)
The ball has been snapped, and the 2017 NFL season is underway. With the sports industry abuzz, some of the top influencers are talking about the latest football news. As both a sports fan and someone looking for sports jobs, you have a great opportunity. Landing a sports jobs requires […]
5 Legendary Coaches Share Career Management Tips
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 […]