Even if it’s been five years since you rode a bike, you could probably get on one today and ride it, right? Working in sports isn’t like that. You can’t just stop doing it and hope to get back in later. Let me explain. I got an email from a recent graduate today with whom I’ve previously had contact. During…
Each Wednesday I randomly select a cover letter sent in by sports job seekers and critique the letter. If you want to know more about how Workshop Wednesday works or how to send in your cover letter, see this post. I have left comments open, but I will only approve comments with respectful questions or comments. Please note, names and companies…
Let me preface this by saying I’m not sure when or if I’ll ever use this, but I wanted to share it with you, because it wouldn’t surprise me if this is the resume of the future. You should all be aware by now that future employers are evaluating your social networking presence as a part of the application process.…
Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is to get a job in sports this year you’ve come to the right place! Each Wednesday I randomly select a cover letter sent in by sports job seekers and critique the letter. If you want to know more about how Workshop Wednesday works or how to send in your cover letter, see this…
Many of the suggestions and rules discussed for your cover letter in Workshop Wednesday, and elsewhere on this site, also apply to your LinkedIn profile. Far more employers than ever before are sneaking a peek at this online combination of both cover letter and resume, so be sure you’re paying it as much attention as your other written materials. LinkedIn…
Building relationships isn’t only for those who are just starting out. To be successful in any field, you must build and maintain relationships indefinitely. Want proof? Check out this piece about how University of Louisville president James Ramsey and athletic director Tom Jurich called on every relationship they had in television and college sports to get their school an invite…
Each Wednesday I randomly select a cover letter sent in by sports job seekers and critique the letter. This week was a little off with a Monday and Thursday post – but hey, at least you got two, right? If you want to know more about how Workshop Wednesday works or how to send in your cover letter, see this post. I…
Do you take advantage of every opportunity to get your foot in the door of the sports world? I easily meet over one thousand students a year at my speaking engagements. I converse with hundreds more of you on Twitter, by email and on this blog. While I hear from a good number of you, I’m always surprised at how…
Each Wednesday I randomly select a cover letter sent in by sports job seekers and critique the letter. Since I’ve been absent the last few Wednesdays, I’m giving you a bonus Monday post! If you want to know more about how it works or how to send in your cover letter, see this post. I have left comments open, but I will…
I think this is one of the most important questions for young sports job seekers. I’ve been asked some version of this question many times, and I’ve always been reluctant to answer, because my experience might be different than others. For me, having a niche area has always been beneficial. When I was an attorney, my niche area kept me…