What to Do If Your Internship Isn’t What You Expected
You finally landed your dream internship. But now that you’re a few weeks in, it’s not what you pictured. Maybe you’re doing more coffee runs than communications plans, or the “hands-on” experience turned out to mean “hands on a spreadsheet all day.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Let’s talk…
Mistakes First-Time Interns Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
Landing your first sports internship is a big achievement, but stepping into a real-world workplace can feel intimidating. Every new intern wants to impress, but it’s easy to trip over common stumbling blocks – especially when you don’t know exactly what’s expected. The good news? Most early mistakes are easily avoided if you know what…
Didn’t Hear Back After Applying? Here’s What to Do Next
Applying for sports internships is a crucial step for students who want to break into the sports industry. You spent hours perfecting your sports internship resume, you crafted a tailored cover letter, and you submitted before the application deadline (if the organization provided a deadline!). But then crickets. It’s normal to feel discouraged. If you…
Why Your LinkedIn Outreach Isn’t Getting Replies
You hear time and time again that “networking” is a way into the sports industry. LinkedIn is a great platform to connect with others but it can be difficult to actually create meaningful connections. The problem? Too many students and recent grads send cold messages that fall flat. We’ve all seen them: vague introductions, copy-and-paste…
