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Do you dream of a career in the exciting world of sports? The sports industry has a hidden job market, offering exciting opportunities that might not be publicly advertised. This blog unwraps the secrets to navigating this unseen network, maximising your chances of landing your dream role. Discover key considerations and strategies to put yourself at the forefront of hidden opportunities. Ready to take your sports career to the next level? Read now ➡️ Navigating the hidden jobs market in sport https://hubs.la/Q02_dWp40

Do you dream of a career in the exciting world of sports? While job boards are a great resource, sports industry positions are also filled through the hidden job market. This blog unwraps the secrets to navigating this unseen network, maximising your chances of landing your dream role. Discover key considerations and strategies to put yourself at the forefront of hidden opportunities. Ready to take your sports career to the next level? ➡️Head over to the blog to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02M0p6N0

When applying for jobs in sports, what job search engines do you use? (HigherEd jobs, indeed, and etc.)? Also, what tips would you offer to someone who want to explore jobs in sports operation?

Recruiter Megan Strang shares what two things give candidates the edge over other applicants in the sports industry. 👇 🤼♀️ Getting a job at entry level in the sports industry is incredibly competitive. Having a degree is not enough anymore. So what can you do? 🤹♀️ 1. The 'Everything Else' - showcase what you have done outside of your degree/education that demonstrates your commitment, motivation, appetite for learning, and application. 🔢 2. Quantify your experience - "If you had two CVs and one said 'I started a social media account' and the other said 'I started a social media account and grew it from 0 to 10k in 6 months' you can say 'Oh wow, that person really did something and that person just set up an account and I don't know what they did with it'. 👉 Numbers are really important on a CV and can set you apart. 👨🏫 Learn more about the Future in Sports Community here: https://lnkd.in/gtK2Cr52. ❓ Are you at the start of your career journey? 🤗 Do you want to join a community so you can attend events like this, find new job opportunities and benefit from broader support? 🖊 If the answer is yes, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eMH-r7xi. #FutureInSports #SportsJobs #JobsInSport #SportsIndustry #SportsRecruitment

Finding the help to make that pivot into a sports career doesn't have to be a struggle... We're here to give you all the resources you need to make the next step into your new career easy! ✅ In-Depth Guides: Step-by-step manuals to navigate your sports career. ✅ Insightful Blogs: Articles from industry experts sharing valuable tips. ✅ Exclusive Job Listings: Updated regularly with new opportunities in the sports sector. Visit JobsInSports.com today to explore all the resources and job opportunities waiting for you! #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #SportsJobs

Even if you haven't worked in sports You probably already have a skill recruiters are looking for. Breaking into the sports industry can seem tough 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁: It's all about transferable skills The same skills you got from your current and previous jobs Can catapult you into the sports world. Swipe through the carousel to see exactly how the skills you’ve been building up all these years can translate into a dream sports job. ---------------------- 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱? Drop it in the comments 👇 #CareerChange #CareerPivot #Sports

Don't let the holidays slow down your sports career! 🎄🏆 This blog provides 5 top tips to help you advance your career in sports this festive season. Learn how to identify your key skills, research and plan for your future, improve your industry knowledge, update your resume and LinkedIn profile, and network with valuable connections. Take advantage of the break to get ahead! Read now➡️https://hubs.ly/Q030n9Wr0

🚀 Exciting News: I’ve Launched The Draft Board !🚀 After spending countless hours navigating various job boards, searching for entry-level jobs in sports management, and encountering inconsistent job titles, descriptions, and experience requirements, I realized something needed to change. That’s why I’m excited to announce the launch of my new project: The Draft Board! Why I started The Draft Board: Like many of you, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to break into the sports industry. Sifting through endless job boards, encountering roles with vague or inconsistent requirements, and having to jump between different sites made the job hunt exhausting and inefficient. The process felt like it wasn’t built for those at the beginning of their careers. I knew there had to be a better way. That’s where The Draft Board comes in. What we’re doing: At The Draft Board, we’re creating a streamlined, focused platform dedicated entirely to entry-level sports management jobs. Our goal is to bring high-quality opportunities directly to early-career professionals with clear, uniform job descriptions. No more guessing if you qualify or sifting through irrelevant postings—we focus on making the job search process as straightforward and accessible as possible. Here’s how: • Uniform job postings with clear qualifications and descriptions to save you time and energy. • Quality opportunities tailored specifically to sports management professionals at the beginning of their careers. • A community that supports the growth of future sports leaders. This is just the start, and we have big things planned to continue improving how people find and land entry-level jobs in the sports industry. How you can help: I’d love for you to follow The Draft Board and spread the word! If you know anyone looking to break into sports management—or if your organization is looking for top early-career talent—please check us out and get involved. Together, we can make it easier for the next generation of sports professionals to get drafted into their dream careers! Thank you all for your support as I embark on this exciting journey! ⚾️🏀🏈⚽️ #TheDraftBoard #SportsManagement #EntryLevelJobs #CareerOpportunities #SportsIndustry #JobSearch

If I wanted to get a job in the sports industry tomorrow, this is what I’d do today to give myself a better chance. Step 1: Make sure the picture on my Linkedin profile is sharp and professional. It still blows my mind how many bad profile pictures exist on Linkedin. I saw one yesterday of a man using a car door as a mirror. Not ideal. Step 2: Ask people who I’ve worked with before or know well to leave a recommendation on my profile. Don’t be afraid to beg and be desperate. Put your ego to one side, it will help. Step 3: Write a simple CV, no pictures, chronological order, no star rating or diagrams, dates on the right hand side with years AND months, 2 pages max. If It takes more than 10 seconds to understand who you are and what you do, it’s too long. Step 4: DON’T APPLY FOR EVERY JOB. Before applying have a look to see if I know anyone that works there or has worked there and make sure there is a specific reason for applying for the job. Ideally, contact the hiring manager directly via email or ask a recruiter (preferably us) if we have an in. If the job has over 100 applications, I’ll save you some time, you’re not getting a response. Step 5: Start commenting, liking, posting, engaging with the right people on LinkedIn and be creative. Voice notes, networking events, videos etc. There’s two types of people that get jobs in sport. The ones that have the right CVs and the ones that don’t give up. #JobsInSport

Any high-performing team will tell you it's important to get the basics right. Applying for a job in the sports industry is no different, and a good CV is as basic as it gets. We can help 👇 👣 The Future in Sports Community is all about helping people get their foot on the first rung of the sports industry ladder in the UK. 🙋♀️ CV support is the most popular request FIS gets from its members. 👩🏫 So it's fantastic to have The Executives in Sport Group offer to host a CV Masterclass to help optimise our community's chances of success. 🗣 They'll explain ... 📝 What a sports industry CV should include 🏗 How should it be structured? 🤹♀️ How can you bring your skills and experience to life? 📤 What should you leave out? 🤔 How do you best personalise it to specific jobs? 👀 How does a recruiter review it? 🤯 All this and more will be shared by sports recruitment experts Eddie Koppoe, Tom Beswick, and Laura Churcher in tonight's Future in Sports virtual event. 👉 Learn more about the Future in Sports Community here: https://lnkd.in/gtK2Cr52. ❓ Are you at the start of your career journey? 🤗 Do you want to join a community so you can attend events like this, find new job opportunities and benefit from broader support? 🖊 If the answer is yes, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eMH-r7xi. #FutureInSports #SportsJobs #JobsInSport #SportsIndustry #SportsRecruitment