Cool jobs – sports
Posted by Staff (08/27/2010 @ 8:03 AM)
Many sports fans fantasize about have a job in the sports industry, whether as a sports agent, a general manager of a sports team or as a sportswriter. Fortune recently ran a profile of Steve Greenberg, the king of the sports deal. He’s one of the most powerful man in the sports business, and his story can be helpful to anyone who wants to learn more about this business and possibly find a career there.
Of course, few people have the connections or education this guy had, but we’re not talking about replicating his incredible career. It’s about learning things about the business you want to be in, and then figuring out if there’s a place for you!
Posted in: Your Career
Tags: choose what you love, cool jobs, do what you love, entrepreneurs, Fortune, love what you do, love your work, sports agent, sports deal, sports general manager, sportswriter, Steve Greenberg

Land an internship to start a career in sports
Posted by Staff (04/01/2010 @ 7:56 PM)
Many people love sports, and many also would love a career in sports. Of course, few have the physical skills plus necessary dedication to become a pro athlete, but a career in sports business or as a sports agent appeals to many people.
Jack Bechta is a respected sports agent and he’s written an article about how you can use an internship to start a possible career in sports. It’s not easy, however, as these internships are in high demand.
If you want to work in sports, the best way to start is by landing an internship. It’s a productive path: Six interns who worked for me went on to careers in sports.
The problem is that there are too many people chasing too few internships, so it’s tough to get your foot in the door. Like many agents, I get several unsolicited inquiries per week about the possibility of interning at JB Sports. NFL teams, and other pro sports teams, receive hundreds per month. However, I only use about two interns per year, and they’re usually selected a year in advance.
Bechta goes on to suggest seven tips to help you land that internship. Check out the entire article and you may be on your way to a lucrative and fun career in sports.
Posted in: Your Career
Tags: become a sports agent, career in sports, cool careers, cool jobs, fun career, fun jobs, how to become a sports agent, intern, internships, lucrative career, sports agent, sports interns, sports internships
