Ding, ding, ding. Round one ends, and the fighters return to their corners for rest and recovery. Within minutes, the hollering from the crowd becomes deafening as a bikini-clad woman circles the ring, holding up a sign signaling the next round is about to begin. The role of ring girls […]
Tag: jobs in sports
Why Adopting an All-Star Mentality Is Vital to Your Job Search
The all-star is the most respected player in the sports league. They earn their title as a top performer and get to showcase their skills in an exhibition game — and usually some form of skills content. For example, the NHL hosts the NHL All-Star Game and the All-Star Skills […]
From Underdog to Champion: Career Management Tips We Learned From Super Bowl LII
Last year, the New England Patriots made history by leading the biggest comeback in Super Bowl LI, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34 to 28. This year, the Philadelphia Eagles made their own history — they beat the Patriots 41 to 33, winning their first-ever Lombardi Trophy. The Super Bowl is […]
How Sports Heroes Can Give Your Career Direction and Purpose
If you work in sports, you likely grew up idolizing an athlete or coach. In fact, many professionals, regardless of their industry, were inspired in some way by a sports hero. Professional athletes are incredibly motivational and have a lot of influence on their fans. People buy their jerseys, memorabilia, […]
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 […]
Preparing for the Fastest Growing Sports Jobs: What You Need to Know About Sports Analytics Programs
With the world moving toward data-driven decision-making in areas of sports management, business, and marketing, it’s not surprising that sports analytics is one of the best sports jobs to consider. The field offers high job growth, great salary potential, and a lot of advancement opportunities. But where do you start? […]
Which Type of Employee Are You? This Is What A Director Sees
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, […]
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 […]