If you’re trying to break into the sports industry, here’s a secret that might change the game for you: The people who end up with the coolest sports careers? They try more things. Period. They reach out more. They show up more. They ask more questions. They send the cold emails. They apply even if…
You may have missed out on that summer internship you were seeking or you frankly can’t afford to take on an unpaid internship, so you found yourself a part-time role working gamedays. Excellent! You are taking control of your future sports career by being proactive. But the work does not end once you are offered…
You fell behind on seeking an internship, ok fine … it’s not the end of the world! What is important now is that you still find ways to be productive with your summer vacation and find yourself some resume boosters to stay in the race for your dream sports job. Here’s three ideas to keep…
Thinking about working in sports but not sure how to get your foot in the door? You’re not alone. Whether you’re dreaming of joining a pro team’s front office, running game-day operations, or managing social media for a sports brand, landing a sports internship is one of the best ways to break in to the…
We know…you are tired of having to write a cover letter for every single thing you apply to. It can be exhausting! But in the competitive sports industry writing a compelling cover letter is one of a few ways you can stand out to potential employers. The cover letter should not only highlight relevant skills…
It’s easy to get caught up in the traditional concept of sports jobs like being a coach, working in ticket sales or sponsorship, or managing a social media platform. But guess what? That only scratches the surface of possibilities in the sports industry. Let’s get into some of the more interesting possibilities: Groundskeeper – Someone…
You are here on this site, so you are probably pretty motivated to work in the sports industry already. But let’s talk about some of the bonus elements of working in sports: PASSION x PROFESSION – Work in a job and career field you are excited about. TEAMWORK – Be a part of a team,…
You already know and have heard that having internship experience on your resume can help you stand out in the extremely crowded sports industry job market. Even some internships want prior internship experience! And we have provided plenty of tips on how to take advantage of the internship to stand out. You may also be…
Why can’t I just go straight into a job instead of getting an internship? Well, there’s lots of opportunity to learn during an internship and those learnings can dictate the rest of your career future! Also, you know this – the sports industry is highly competitive. There is more demand for jobs than there are…
Some of these may seem very obvious and might have already been included in the internship job description, while others may have been answered during the course of the interview. Towards the end of the interview you will likely have the opportunity to ask questions of the interviewer, so you want to be prepared with…
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