As I’m watching Super Bowl bound 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick answer Dan Patrick’s question, it reminded me of a very important, but underutilized, career development tactic. This is a simple exercise that anyone pursuing a sports career can easily implement and benefit from. Here’s the quick Q&A: Patrick: “Who was the quarterback you would play Read more →
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What 49ers QB, Colin Kaepernick, Can Teach You About Breaking Into Sports
Written by on January 29 2013 last updated on January 28 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Chris McKinney
How to Achieve Your Sports Career Goals in 2013
Written by on January 8 2013 last updated on January 7 2013 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
If your number one career goal in 2013 is to land a job in sports, you’re in the right place! I’ve been helping people with their careers since 1998. And out of all my business experience, including my “Dream Job” with the Dallas Mavericks, nothing has been more fulfilling than helping people — just like Read more →
How to Avoid the “Dead-End” Sports Job Search Strategy
Written by on December 4 2012 last updated on December 3 2012 in Sports BusinessContributed by Chris McKinney
If you’ve read any of my posts on Sports Networker, then you know I’m a big believer in having a strategic plan to land your first job in sports. However, many aspiring sports executives are using a dead-end strategy. I call it the black hole of job-searching. This is the place where resumes and cover Read more →
The Best Game Plan for Breaking Into Sports
Written by on November 27 2012 last updated on November 26 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
The other day someone told me, “You can’t teach people how to break into sports.” And went on to say, “The idea of following a step-by-step plan to land a job in sports is ridiculous.” Well, a better definition of “ridiculous” is this: Spend thousands of dollars on a college degree, let’s say Sport Management, and Read more →
3 Ways Volunteering Can Help Launch Your Sports Career
Written by on November 13 2012 last updated on November 13 2012 in Sports NetworkingContributed by Chris McKinney
Sports employers regard volunteering as a viable way to gain sports industry experience. So if you don’t have any experience, by all means, volunteer! It’s by far the quickest and easiest way to gain sports business experience. Volunteering shows proof that you’re a go-getter and that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to launch your Read more →
How to Unleash Your Sports Career ‘BHAG’ to Get to the Next Level
Written by on November 6 2012 last updated on November 11 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
Jim Collins wrote a best-selling business book entitled, . In the book he and co-author, Jerry Porras, coined the term, “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.” BHAG (pronounced, Bee-hag) is a strategic business statement which is created to focus an organization on a single, medium-to-long-term goal, which is audacious. Those on the outside of the company are likely Read more →
Why Positioning Yourself as an Expert Can Help You Break Into Sports
Written by on October 30 2012 last updated on November 1 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
If your number one career goal is to land a job in sports, one of the most important things you can do is position yourself as an expert. However, if you’re just starting out, your work experience will be limited. So be careful about labeling yourself as an expert. Expertise takes years. Decades sometimes. A Read more →
5 Quick Tips to Help You Overcome the Frustration of Breaking Into Sports
Written by on October 9 2012 last updated on October 8 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
If you’re still trying to land that elusive first job in sports, there’s no doubt you’re feeling some level of frustration. I get lots of emails that express that frustration such as, “I don’t even know where to begin!” Or, “I got an internship, but can’t find a full-time job!” Or, “It doesn’t seem like Read more →
3 Keys to Making “Meaningful Connections” at Live Sports Networking Events
Written by on October 2 2012 last updated on October 1 2012 in Sports NetworkingContributed by Chris McKinney
If your goal is to work in the sports business industry, make sure “Live Networking” is part of your career-launching strategy. Not sure what that means? Live Networking includes networking in-person at trade shows, conferences, seminars and workshops. Jobs don’t appear out of thin air. You have to network! 3 Keys to Meaningful Connections: #1: Your Read more →
Why Your “Identity” Can Help You Land a Job in Sports
Written by on September 25 2012 last updated on September 25 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
NFL General Managers talk about it. NFL coaches talk about it. Even NFL sportswriters talk about it. What is it? It’s your “Identity.” Award-winning sportswriter, Rick Gosselin says, “When I study the New York Giants I know exactly what they are. Their philosophy hasn’t changed in 30 years. Big bodies from big schools — New Read more →
The Secret to Breaking Into Sports
Written by on September 18 2012 last updated on September 17 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
Want to know the secret to breaking into sports? It’s really not much of a secret. You’ve heard it before. Many times, I’m sure. But this time I want you to do something about it. Are you with me? Good. Below are four (not-so-secret) power moves that will help you get to where you want Read more →
The Most Powerful Exercise for Reaching Your Goal of Working in Sports
Written by on September 4 2012 last updated on September 3 2012 in Sports JobsContributed by Chris McKinney
The single most-powerful mental exercise for achieving your sports career goal is visualization. This is how Harvey Mackay, author of the classic business book, Swim With the Sharks, describes visualization: “I came to realize that fantasizing, projecting yourself into successful situations, is one of the most powerful means there is to achieve personal goals.” Visualization is nothing new. You Read more →
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