Sports internships are crucial to jump-starting your career. They’re about more than just fetching coffee and sorting files. In fact, as the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2016 survey found, the average offer rate to interns is 72.7 percent, the highest it has been since the peak of the […]
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Why Treating Your Job Search Like An At-Bat Is Crucial
You’re back at it: sitting at your computer, searching for sports jobs online. For many, this daily practice has been going on for a while. As of January, the number of long-term unemployed (LTU) was at 1.9 million — accounting for 24.4 percent of the unemployed — according to a […]
What You Can Learn From These Social Media Accounts
It’s no secret social media is becoming more integrated into our daily lives. This is changing how we consume content. MediaPost’s June 2016 report found that 87 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds use social media to regularly consume sports-related content. It’s no wonder companies are investing more time and resources […]
It’s Here: The Ultimate App Toolkit for a Successful Job Hunt
Your eyes are blurred, your fingers are sore, and your back aches after you spent six hours scrolling through postings of sports jobs and tinkering with your resume. You might be a recent graduate looking to break into the industry, or you’re currently in the field but feel like your […]
MLS is on the Rise: How to Get Soccer Jobs
If you are searching for a job in the sports industry, look no further than the 28 teams playing for the Major League Soccer (MLS) organization. Although soccer more recently caught the interest of sports fans across North America, it has been steadily increasing in popularity year after year since […]
6 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Networking Event
You’re sitting with a co-worker at a company event when you spot an older gentleman at the table next to you. You met him at the sports professionals networking event a few months ago. “Oh, don’t you know Jeremy?” you ask your co-worker. She turns around to see where you […]
5 Socially Responsible Companies Job Seekers Should Know
Socially responsible companies prioritize bettering their communities. You should pay attention to what employers are making a difference in your industry. The interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing. The 2016 PwC Global CEO survey found 64 percent of CEOs say that “corporate social responsibility (CSR) is core to […]
Raising a Village Sports Network to Secure a Job
By Sergio Santamaria We’ve all heard it before: the arduous path to a successful job in sports seems to always boil down to a strong sports network of industry peers and professionals. Some preach for an aggressive, encompassing approach: ‘Put yourself in front of as many people as possible, meet everyone […]
Why Your Sports Career Is Stalled (And What to Do About It)
You’re watching your phone again. It’s hard to break out of this habit, especially when you feel like you’ve done all you can to find sports jobs that fit you. You’ve scoured job boards, applied to dozens of positions, and now you’re here waiting. The good news is you’re not […]
Why Spring Training Is Important to Your Search for Sports Jobs
March is here, and you know what that means — Spring Training is officially underway! Will the Cubs repeat their big win, which was one of the most exciting sports stories of 2016? How will the Mets stay healthy? Are the Indians hungry for redemption? There are a lot of […]