Landing your first job in sports is a huge challenge. The demand for sports jobs is incredibly high. The opportunities are limited. And the competition is fierce. There’s no such thing as “secret strategy” or a “magic bullet.” And there are no shortcuts. But there is an answer… According to SportsBusiness Journal there are 24,000 college students…
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How To Get A Job In Sports with SF Giants Bryan Srabian (Part 4)
Part 4 of 4 video interviews with SF Giants – Social Media Director – Bryan Srabian So, we’ve talked with Bryan about his role with the Giants and how they approach their social media strategy. Then we heard about some of the SF Giants most creative social media campaigns and how they have managed to…
30 Books To Help You Land A Job In Sports
Article co-written by Sports Networker’s Online Marketing Intern – Holly Koski For many people, the Easter long weekend is a long overdue break from a seemingly never-ending winter and the first signs of Spring. For many students out there, it means that final exams are coming up. And, for some, that means it’s time to…
Before You Set Your Sports Career Goals for 2012 — Read This First!
If you’re smart—and I know you are—you’re going to set sports career goals for 2012. But before you do, read this first: The key to achieving your sports career goals is to know exactly where you want to go and how you plan to get there. Generic goals such as, “I want to work in…
How to Get a Job In Sports with CNBC’s Darren Rovell
Here at Sports Networker, we are constantly striving to bring you the best advice from successful sports business professionals on how to get a job in sports. We dug through the archives and found this gem where Lewis Howes interviews Darren Rovell, CNBC’s Sports Business Report and the author of the “Sports Biz Blog” on CNBC.com….
Sports Jobs: 6 Inside Ticket Sales Managers Discuss Sports Careers
6 Inside Ticket Sales Managers walk into an Arena… Ok, it sounds like the great start to a joke, but in essence this piece is more about how those managers got into their coveted sports jobs. I often get asked how I got my foot in the door in professional sports and the answer is…
7 Ways to Use Resourcefulness in the Sports Industry
Are you seeking a career in the sports industry or are you already steeped in it? No matter where you find yourself, I have highlighted seven helpful ways to use resourcefulness so you can gain an advantage in the sports field. 1. Preparation Is Everything. It’s always a good idea, whether in your career or…
Sports Insider Interview Series #3: Schuyler Hoversten, Director of Revenue Development with LA Dodgers
Schuyler has a wealth of innovative knowledge in the sport industry, in addition to being an amazing, strategic, out of the box thinker. His ability to think ‘big picture’ helps him land the big deals with major companies around the globe as well as driving huge success for his clients. KRISTEN SONSMA: What…
The “Should I Pursue a Sports Career” Test
I don’t know about you, but taking tests in school wasn’t one of my favorite college pastimes. However, tests are important because they let you know where you are in terms of your mastery of the subject you’re studying. Plus, some tests can also help you make educated decisions. If you’re considering a career in…
Attention Young Athletes – Stop and Think BEFORE You Act
According to the Legal Community Against Violence, “the United States experiences epidemic levels of gun violence, claiming over 30,000 lives annually, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Firearm homicide is the leading cause of death for African Americans ages 1-44. African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, but in…
3 Ways Industry Experience Can Launch Your Sports Career
Before we jump into the three ways industry experience can help launch your sports career, it’s a good idea to first understand why employers want you to have industry experience. Employers don’t want to spend the time, the money, or the energy to train you for certain aspects of the job. Some things just need…
The Worst Place to Look For a Job In Sports
If you want to discover the black hole of job-searching, the place where resumes and cover letters vanish, and the place I call a “dead-end street” for aspiring sports executives, look no further than the HR department. I’ve heard too many sad stories where students or career-changers blindly send hundreds of resumes and cover letters…