Job-searching techniques

Job-searching techniques

Job Search Techniques

Research your chosen field:

• Identify the key skills required for roles within the sports industry.
• Find out which positions or jobs are currently in demand within the industry.
• Discover who the major employers in the sector are.

Networking:

• Attend sport industry events to make connections.
• Reach out to professionals in your field on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Join professional sports organisations or associations for networking opportunities.

Informational Interviews:

• Arrange to chat with professionals already working within your chosen roles to gain inside knowledge.
• Prepare thoughtful, relevant questions to increase your understanding of the role and industry.

Resumes and Cover Letters:

• Ensure your CV highlights relevant skills, qualifications and experiences related to the role.
• Tailor each cover letter to the specifics of the job you’re applying for described in the job listing.
• Always proofread and spell-check all applications before sending them.

Interview Preparation:

• Research the company before the interview.
• Know why you are interested in the role and be able to communicate this clearly.
• Prepare responses to common interview questions, and come up with a few questions to ask interviewers.

Follow-up:

• Send a brief thank-you note after an interview expressing your continued interest in the role.
• If unsuccessful, seek feedback - it could be very helpful for future interviews.
• Persistently apply and interview for jobs, even if you don’t get the first few you try for. Effort and persistence often prove successful.