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Strategies For Branding Yourself Within Sports
June 17, 2013

Alex was conducting an informational interview with the athletic director at a small New England college.  He was trying to learn more about the sports industry and was hoping to pursue a career in college sports.  One of the topics they discussed was on building a solid career within college athletics.  The athletic director mentioned that Alex should focus on building a strong brand within the industry and he should begin by creating a personal branding statement.

Intrigued by the concept of branding, Alex asked what a brand is . . . (More)


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Seven Common Job Interview Mistakes
June 10, 2013

It was mid-morning and Cynthia was preparing for her job interview that was scheduled for later in the week.  The sound of The Today Show was softly playing in the background when something caught her ear.  The hosts were discussing the outcome of a recent study of mistakes people make during their job interview.  This news article stopped Cynthia in her tracks.  She replayed the segment over and over, and then spent the next couple of hours searching the Internet for information on the subject.  What Cynthia uncovered was. . . (More)

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Selling Your Strengths and Skills

June 3, 2013

Rudy entered the room and was introduced to the members of the search committee.  After some pleasantries, the interview began.  Right off the bat, Rudy was asked – “What strengths would you bring to this position and why should we hire you?”  Rudy was prepared for this question and was eloquent in his response.  But this wasn’t always the case.  Rewind a year earlier when Rudy was interviewing for a similar position.  The “strengths and skills” question came up and Rudy wasn’t prepared.  He stumbled, bumbled and continued to ramble on.  A bit embarrassed by his lack of preparation, Rudy vowed to never let this happen again.  He conducted research into. . . (More)


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Seven Interview Preparation Strategies

May 28, 2013

Interviewing for a job is much more than just showing up and selling yourself. There is a considerable amount of strategy that should be used in preparing for your job interview. Below are seven strategies you can use to help prepare for your upcoming interview.

Gather Information – Prior to an interview, you will want to research the people, the position, the organization, and the industry.  Try to . . . (More)


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A Strategically Written Cover Letter is Key To Securing an Interview

May 20, 2013

In last week’s blog we discussed five general types of mistakes to avoid when developing your resume.  This topic received quite a bit of discussion because people generally understand how important an attention-grabbing resume can be.  Just as important, however, is having a strategically written cover letter to compliment your resume.  While the resume is a relatively static document that only changes when you receive more education or gain additional experiences, the cover letter, on the other hand, needs to be. . . (More)


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Five Common Resume Mistakes

May 13, 2013

Steve was discouraged because he hadn’t received any interviews from the dozens of applications he had submitted.  To help him in the job search process, a colleague in the athletics department suggested two books Steve should read to brush up on his job search skills and techniques.  As Steve was reading through these materials, he saw a topic that caught his eye entitled “Five Common Resume Mistakes.”  The article suggested. . . (More)


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Creating an Effective Presentation for Your Interview

April 15, 2013

Micki wanted to get a leg up on her competition during her current job search.  To aide her in the job search process she contacted a Sports Careers Consultant for advice on strategies she should use.  In particular she wanted advice on how she could out-work her competition and shine by submitting a supplement to her application in the form of a sales pamphlet, a proposal or a video presentation.

The consultant had significant experience in the college sports industry and shared some of his thoughts with her regarding the use of presentations in the job search process.  He suggested that. . . (More)


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Five Strategies for Effective Networking In College Sports

April 8, 2013

Networking is the most effective way for getting a job in nearly every industry.  Most industries are relatively small and people get to know one-another through various work-related activities.  This holds true for the world of college sports.  It is estimated that 65-70% of all jobs are secured through networking and personal recommendations.  But networking in the sports profession is a bit different than networking in many other industries.  This is due to the nature of the sports profession. . . (More)


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Creating a Strong Sales Pitch

April 2, 2013

Having a quality personal sales pitch is a necessity for every job seeker.  Your personal sales pitch should be used in all of your correspondence, including your cover letter.  It should be used when communicating with potenital employers and in answering interview questions.

The sales pitch needs to be geared towards the type of organization you are interviewing with and the type of position you are seeking.  As you communicate with potential employers you will want to share your pitch with . . . (More)


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Finding Passion in Your Current Job
March 26, 2013


The alarm clock sounded again as Adam hit the snooze button for a second time.  This was a daily routine that would start his day each and every morning.  But today could be different.  Today Adam was attending a seminar on executing for success.

Adam was going through the motions at work.  His passion is college sports and he has been trying to land a job in a college athletic department since his graduation last spring.  He has not been able to find the job of his dreams and he is beginning to become withdrawn, and a bit depressed over his inability to pursue a career in a field he is passionate about.

But as the speaker began his keynote, something the speaker said touched a chord with Adam. . . (More)

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Pursuing a Career in College Sports: How Important is a Master’s Degree?
March 11, 2013


I recently received a telephone call from a gentleman whose son is interested in pursuing a career in college sports.  Mr. Peterson said that his son will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in May and is interested in working in a college athletics department.  Then the question came up – “how does he get a job in an athletics department?”

This question comes up in conversation many times throughout the year.  My response is almost always the same – “pursue a Master’s Degree in Sports Management and gain experience along the way.”  Follow-up questions usually range along the . . . (More)


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As In Sports, Persistence Pays Off In Your Job Search
February 18, 2013


One of the lessons a person learns from participation on a successful sports team is the value of persistence.  In some games a team will be clicking on all cylinders and everything just seems to go right, but in others nothing seems to work.  The key to a successful season is picking yourself up after a defeat, dusting yourself off, and working extremely hard for the next game.  This same strategy can be used in a job search campaign.

If you are actively searching for a new job, you will want to. . . (More)


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The Top 10 Interview Questions In College Sports
February 11, 2013


Phillip was extremely nervous as he prepared for his upcoming interview.  He’s been a marketing director for an NCAA Division II athletics department for the previous three years and now has an interview for the same position at a lower level Division I institution.  When he was invited for the interview, he began conducting research into the interview process.  In his research, Phillip found a list of the top 10 interview questions that are typically asked during an interview for a position within an athletics department.  He has listed these questions below. . . (More)


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The 80-20 Rule For Career Development
February 4, 2013

Jon was interested in improving himself and he started reading several books and magazines on success and personal development.  In his readings he came across an article where Brian Tracy mentioned the 80-20 rule.  Tracy would refer to this concept in many situations, but in particular he spoke about 80 percent of the sales in any industry is accomplished by 20 percent to the sales force.  Intrigued by these statistics, Jon decided to further investigate this concept.

It turns out that this concept is. . . (More)

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Informational Interviews – A Key Tactic For Career Development
January 21, 2013


Tucker just graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.  He is passionate about sports and his goal is to work in a college athletic department.  He recently read that a great way to learn more about a profession, and to network into the profession, is to conduct an informational interview with leaders within the industry.

Intrigued by this thought, Tucker continued to read more about informational interviews.  What he found was that an informational interview is where a job seeker schedules a meeting with an industry leader in an attempt to learn more about the the profession.  The following is the format he uncovered. . . (More)

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Gaining Clarity In Your Job Search
Using SMART Goals to provide a clear path to your next job
January 14, 2013

In 1981, George T. Doran, introduced to the business world the concept of S.M.A.R.T. objectives.  Since then, others have used this acronym to define the process of how to effectively and efficiently achieve goals.  This same process can be used to help provide you with clarity within the job search process.  S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives need to be:

Specific – Goals should be precise about what you want to achieve.

Measurable – You must establish criteria for measuring your goals and objectives.

Attainable – Your goals must be challenging, yet they must also be within reach.

Relevant – Your goals need to be aligned with your personal mission or needs.

Time-Based – Your goals need to have time frames attached to them for when you will complete the goal.

Goal setting is a process for targeting the outcomes you want to . . . (More)


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Follow-up: The Key To Getting The Job
January 8, 2013
 
It's been a week since Rick interviewed for an operations management position at a university in California and he is anxiously waiting to hear back from the hiring manager.  Rick was one of four who interviewed for the position and thought he interviewed very well.

Just then, his cell phone rang and he recognized the number - the chair of the search committee was calling.  Many thoughts rushed through Rick's mind as he thought about the job.  This is the job he's dreamed about, and he really wants the position.  His first thought was. . . (More)


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Optimism and Your Job Search

December 31, 2012


Last year Daniel was “downsized” when his contract was not renewed after five years as the athletic director at a small college in the Northeast.  The college had hired a new president and the president wanted his own person in this position.  At first Daniel was confident he would get another job relatively quickly since he has the reputation of being a hard worker and being a quality administrator.  But the new job never came.

Daniel had interviewed for several other jobs, but the outcome was always the same – he didn’t get the job.  After six months of unemployment his attitude became negative and he started becoming depressed.  It was at this point that he sought the advice from a well-respected colleague.  In their discussion, the colleague recommended. . . (More)

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How To Get A Job In Sports Management: Six Strategies for breaking into the industry

December 10, 2012


Ryan is a senior in college and will be graduating in May with a degree in Sports Management.  This past semester he took a sports management class where the professor shared six strategies that students should use in order to break into the sports management profession.

As Ryan explored each technique, he found that getting a job in the sports field can be difficult for many people.  He found that there are various methods that can be used in order to get a job in the industry.  Below is an overview of the six strategies his professor shared with the class. . . (More)


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Closing The Knowing-Doing Gap In The Job Search Process
December 3, 2012


Ted was using the shotgun approach when applying for jobs.  He was applying for every job that caught his attention.  He estimated that he has applied for about 10 jobs each week over that last several months.  He was frustrated that he hasn’t gotten an interview for any of these positions, so he decided to ask a career counselor for help.  The counselor asked to see his resume and one of Ted’s cover letters.  It didn’t take long for the counselor to provide some assistance. Ted was using. . . (More)



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Questions Not To Ask In An Interview
November 26, 2012


Sometimes it’s not what you do or say in life, sometimes it’s what you don’t do or say.  Take Jim for example.  Jim has been searching for a job for a couple of months since graduating from college.  He has struggled in his first couple of interviews so he decided to do some research into the proper techniques a person should use during an interview.

As he was reading through a book on career development, he ran across a section that discussed the types of questions a person should not ask during a job interview.  The author reasoned. . .(More)



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Strategies For Breaking Into College Coaching

November 12, 2012

Six years ago, John was searching for a way to break into college coaching.  He had a real passion for basketball but didn’t have a mentor to help him along in the process.  After class one day, John approached his sports management professor and asked, “What is the best way for someone to break into college coaching?”   His professor shared some general tips and then asked, “Why don’t you schedule an informational interview with the head men’s basketball coach here at the university.”  Their conversation continued for a few more minutes before John was convinced he needed to visit with Coach Thompson in the basketball office.

John scheduled an appointment with Coach Thompson and was prepared with several questions.  Two days later. . . (More)


New e-book - Developing Your Personal Sales Pitch
November 11, 2012

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A new e-book on career development has been released by Sports Leadership Publishing Company and is now available as an instant download through Sports Careers Institute, LLC.  The latest booklet is entitled Developing Your Personal Sales Pitch.

A Personal Sales Pitch is one of four promotional tools that you will develop to help sell yourself to a potential employer.  Your sales pitch is an organized method for preparing how you will answer various interview questions.  It should be used in almost every aspect of your job search.  It will be included in your cover letter, as a script to answer interview questions, to control the interview process, and will be highlighted in your follow-up materials.

In this 20-page report, you will be introduced to the three sections that are included in a personal sales pitch and how to effectively use this promotional tool.  Also included in this e-book is a worksheet that will help you to write your own sales pitch.   Give yourself an advantage in the job search process with this e-book entitled "Developing Your Personal Sales Pitch" by Dr. Howard Gauthier.


Developing Your Personal Sales Pitch (U.S. $5.95) is the latest e-book by sports career expert Dr. Howard Gauthier.  To purchase an instant download of this e-book - Click on the book's image above.

Sports Management Directory Updated

For Immediate Release - March 6, 2013

The sports management programs directory has been updated for the Spring 2013 semester.  It includes the websites of 330 sports management and sports management related degree programs in 47 states.  The directory is free for anyone who wants to search for sports management degree programs and can be accessed by clicking on the Sports Management Programs site that is listed on the drop-down menu on the "more" tab above.  For more information regarding the directory, please contact howard@sportscareersinstitute.com


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Sports Management: Responsibilities in Hiring

November 5, 2012

Recently, one of our graduate students, Brad, presented an issue to our sports philosophy class and wondered what our moral responsibility was as leaders and coaches in this situation.  Our student is a head high school football coach for one of the best high school programs in the state.  The other night they played a game against a conference opponent that was an inferior team.

Brad’s team at the time was 8-1, ranked in the top five in the state, and had an average margin of victory of seven points.  The opponents on the other hand were 0-9 and have gotten beaten badly every game.  As the game unfolded, . . . (More)

Getting Hired 2nd Edition Now Available
For Immediate Release - May 15, 2012

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The second edition of the best selling career development book for college sports is now available.  The book is available online on this website, at Amazon, or at Sports Leadership Publishing Company (P.O. Box 792, Meridian ID  83680).  To purchase a copy click on the link below.

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2nd Edition To Be Released This Week

For Immediate Release - April 7, 2012

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The second edition of the book Getting Hired in College Sports is being released by Sports Leadership Publishing Company later this week.

Getting Hired provides an all inclusive career development process.  This includes identifying the various types of jobs that exist in college athletics and recreation, the job search strategies that a person should be utilizing, and the five stages of the job search process.

Within the job search process, a person will have access to the various skill assessment tools, and job search marketing materials that really sell you.  These include such items as how to write a quality cover letter, the proper way to write a resume, the strategies for selling yourself, how to answer interview questions, how to interview, and how to follow-up after the interview.  This book has done the research for you as Dr. Gauthier has spent five years researching the most effective job search techniques and strategies.

Getting Hired in College Sports, 2nd Edition (U.S. $23.95) is the latest book on career development within college sports by sports career expert Dr. Howard Gauthier.


Sneak Preview of New Book

For Immediate Release - March 25, 2012

Dr. Howard Gauthier provided a preview of his  upcoming book, The Execution Loop For Success, during a presentation at the 6th Annual Vance Peterson Coaching Clinic in Deadwood South Dakota on March 24, 2012. The Execution Loop combines research and stories as a way to present the elements that are necessary to effectively execute in sports, business, and life.  The Execution Loop For Success is due out in the Summer of 2012.
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      #1 Sports Job Search Book

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Proven Resume and Interviewing Strategies that will separate you from your competition. Getting Hired In College Sports will give you the edge you need to compete in the job search process.

Get the job of your dreams in college sports with this step-by-step job search process from former Division I athletics director, Dr. Howard Gauthier, who has over 25 years of experience in college athletics. 

Getting Hired In College Sports is a reference book that should be in the personal library of every sports management student, coach, administrator, or sports professional.

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"This book is fantastic - it is very practical for people who want to get into (or advance) in the sports industry."
 -Greg McDermott 
  Head Men's Basketball Coach 
  Creighton University

I just finished your book, which is definitely more than just a book but a resource that I can continue to look back and reference. One of the things that helped me the most was the interview questions. Some of the examples of the questions (as well as some ways to answer those questions) were perfect.
-Jarred Neff
 Sports Management Student
 Pace University
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Sports Careers Institute, LLC is dedicated to providing career information and personal development information for people within the sports industry.
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About Dr. Howard Gauthier

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Dr. Howard Gauthier is an assistant professor in the  Sports Management graduate program at Idaho State University.  He has over 25 years of experience in college athletics as a men's basketball coach and in athletic administration.  He has been involved in coaching and administration at every level of college sports.  He coached at the NCAA Division I and III levels, and at the NAIA level.  He also worked in the athletic departments at the University of Miami and Washington State University, and was the Athletic Director at the Division I level at Idaho State University. Gauthier has served on several NCAA, NACDA, and Big Sky Conference committees.

Dr. Gauthier is an accomplished speaker and author.  He routinely speaks on topics surrounding leadership, success, and career development.  Most recently, Dr. Gauthier published the book Getting Hired In College Sports.  This book provides a base for career development within the world of college sports. 


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