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…
Not everyone is in a position where they can afford to take on an unpaid internship, especially for a long period of time such as a summer break. We don’t believe anyone should be left behind just because of their inability to pay their own way through an internship/work experience, so we have an idea:…
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…
Authors: Gi-Yong Koo, Michael J. Diacin, Jam Khojasteh, Anthony W. Dixon Sports Management Education Journal, 2016, 10, 29-42. Key Findings: Satisfaction Leads to Commitment: Students who are satisfied with their internships in terms of skill development, meaningful tasks, and networking are more likely to develop a strong affective occupational commitment – an emotional attachment to…
Providing networking opportunities for sports interns is key to helping them build relationships and advance their careers. Here are several ways sports organizations can offer valuable networking opportunities: Host Networking Events Organize internal networking events where interns can meet and interact with professionals across different departments, including coaches, marketing teams, sports analysts, and executives. Invite…
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