The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers
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The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers
Getting hired in sports can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. On the weekly WorkInSports Podcast, host Brian Clapp acts as your guide to stand out and make a name for yourself in this unique and competitive industry. Featuring an impressive list of guests ranging from super agents (Leigh...
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Negotiating Your Salary in the Sports Industry
When looking for a job, especially your first one in the sports industry, salary negotiation can take a back seat to getting a foot in the door and st...
Paying it Forward in College Athletics (w/Nebraska Assistant AD Mattie Fowler Burkhardt)
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Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft: A Sports Reporter’s Rise to the National Stage
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Creativity Behind Sports Partnerships w/Pittsburgh Penguins’ Luke Mohamed
With employers facing a shortage of skilled candidates, learning in-demand skills is one way to stand out in a competitive job market. That is what ou...
Change Your Career to the Sports Industry in 7 Steps
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Three Sports Resume Questions Answered
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Living the NFL Dream w/Los Angeles Chargers' Chad Jessop
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Your 4-Year Plan From College to the Sports Industry
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Crafting Championship-Level Content in Pro Sports
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Mining for Partnerships in the Sports Industry
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No Sports Management Degree? No Problem!
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Coordinating Major Success in Minor League Baseball w/Zack Raab
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Building a Primetime Brand in College Athletics
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Developing Your Sports Industry Leadership Skills
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Growing Your Sports Career in Digital Content
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Choosing the Right Sports Career Path for You
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Courting New Fans in America’s Fastest Growing Sport
Emerging sports outside the big four of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey can face an uphill climb in gaining participants and a fan base. Le...
Finding a Job IS YOUR JOB After Graduating, Here’s How to Do It
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Delivering Championship Events in the Sports Industry
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How Do You Find Remote Sports Jobs?
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Riding the Wave of Sports Business Revenue
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Networking: Your Ticket to the Show w/MLB's Alana Meraz
Sports internships are among the best ways to gain experience, connections, and skills as you build your career. In addition to providing an excellent...
Why Do You Want to Work Here? Answering Common Job Interview Questions
Regardless of what field you work in, job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. That nervousness can strike any candidate no matter how quali...
Making a Name for Yourself in College Athletics
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7 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid to Get the Pay You Deserve
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Covering the Bases in Minor League Sports Jobs
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Putting on the Main Event in Sports w/University of Minnesota's Stephanie Davis
Sporting events are magical affairs that can spark a lifelong love of sports. Over 125 million fans attended games in the four US professional sports...
Getting a Job in the Sports Industry Today (and Tomorrow)
One of the allures of pursuing careers in sports is the uniqueness and unpredictability of the day-to-day work within the industry. Between popular ev...