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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could walk into any job interview and feel 100% confident? In this article, you’ll learn 3 preparation secrets that will reduce or eliminate your nervousness in job interviews… I worked in the NBA for 5 seasons, and one of the best parts of my job was that I had…
I shed a happy tear as I write this last article of the 4 Step process to earning a job in sports. If you missed out on the fun of any the previous 3 Steps, you should definitely check them out! But I know you are anxious for answers, so lets go! You now have…
Want to help professional athletes perform at their most optimal level? Or how about guide a struggling youth overcome his or her mental problems on the field or in the gym? Well, how about becoming a sports psychologist. Sports psychologists focus on athletes’ and coaches’ minds — both young and old — in order to…
Hello again, dear valued reader. Hopefully Step 1 and Step 2 of this column have been both informative and enjoyable to read. You are already past halfway! After reading and applying the first two Steps, you are now connected in the industry and you know a specific job you ultimately want to earn. But simply talking to people does…
Welcome back to the second installment of what is hopefully the most beneficial 4-part series you will ever read regarding working in sports. I hope you enjoyed reading Step 1… now on to Step 2. Hooray! So you are now ready to go, fully armed with names and numbers of people to contact. Remember, these…
So you want to work in sports? I don’t blame you. There is nothing else I’d rather do. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of thousands of people who feel just like you and me, which can make getting into the industry pretty tough. I personally struggled to get my footing. I’ve also been in a position…
Meet Lucas Biebelberg. Lucas is a regular contributor on SportsNetworker.com where he interviews top sports executives in an effort to help others learn from their experience. He has also been able to benefit from the experience by expanding his own network and building relationships with some of the most powerful executives in sports. Lucas is…
As you may know, networking is a key part of entering the professional sports industry. The connections you make at internships, at sports career fairs or with your classmates and professors in college could help you get the sports job you’ve always dreamed of. However, sometimes, you may need a little extra help refining your…
There are hundreds, if not thousands of applicants for most jobs in professional sports. Those are tough odds, even tougher if you don’t have anything that stands out on a resume. While pro teams and minor league clubs may offer internships, understand that these are designed to help them more than they help you. Most teams…
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…
A job in sales is the best way to break into the sports industry since the majority of jobs in sports have a revenue-generating function. For example, when I worked for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the PR department consisted of three employees, the game operations department consisted of four people, and the marketing department consisted…
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…
