Gaining the Right Experience for Your Sports Career

Outside of getting a job, what should you aim to achieve during your internship experience? Create strong, industry-connected, relationships Real world job experience Referrals for your resume Develop your professional reputation All of the Above

All of the Above !

Why is it important to have at least one internship at a large, well-known organization? You will learn and observe best business practices You will have a recognizable name on your resume You will make high-level connections All of the above

All of the above !

How does asking smart questions help you build your professional reputation? It curtails the awkward silence with your boss Asking questions shows you are curious and want to learn Asking questions makes people like you more Questions are a conversation starter

Asking questions shows you are curious and want to learn !

When you are an intern it is your job to: Become the most vocal person in your intern class Complete every assignment with vigor Buy the first round of drinks at Happy Hour Complete only the tasks you believe are up to your standards and capabilities

Complete every assignment with vigor !

One of the many benefits of interning is creating industry connected relationship and building your network. Who does it make sense to network with during your internship? A: Fellow interns B: Internship coordinators C: Mid-level Managers D: Human Resources Department E: All of the Above F: Both A and B

E: All of the Above !

Why is volunteering beneficial to your sports career?: A: You will gain new skills and experience B: You will meet new industry contacts C: You might get a free t-shirt! D: Volunteering jobs are easy E: Both A and B F: All of the Above

E: Both A and B

True/False: Graduating with a high GPA is more important than gaining internship experience. True False

False !

True/False: It is acceptable to wear sports jerseys to your internship: True False

False !

True/False: Sports Employers expect their interns to function as entry-level employees and are held to a standard of perfection. True False

False !

True/False: When targeting people for an informational interview or job shadow, it is best to reach out to all the employees within a certain organizational department and hope at least one person responds to your request. True False

False !

What is the main advantage of volunteering vs. interning? You will learn more during a volunteer experience Interning requires a long-term commitment, volunteering can take place over a shorter period of time You get t-shirts and goodies during volunteer events All of the above

Interning requires a long-term commitment, volunteering can take place over a shorter period of time

Once you land an internship the best way to begin standing out for the right reasons is to: Say yes to every assignment Wear a team jersey Leave as soon as your shift ends Stay connected to what is happening on campus by continuously looking at your phone

Say yes to every assignment !

Why is it beneficial to intern at a smaller organization? Smaller organizations often allow you to develop more hands-on skills There are fewer meetings at smaller organizations Less people will notice if I show up late All of the above

Smaller organizations often allow you to develop more hands-on skills !

In a broad sense, what are employers looking for when they hire a new employee or intern? The candidate with the most sports knowledge The candidate who will best help them achieve their business goals Fantasy sports league championships! The candidate with the highest GPA

The candidate who will best help them achieve their business goals !

How does an internship experience start to build your professional reputation? You are able to brag about working for everyone's favorite team The sports industry is smaller and more connected than you think, if you do good work, important people will know By sharing selfies on social media with you in front of the organizations logo Because you'll fulfill the internship requirement necessary for your degree All of the above

The sports industry is smaller and more connected than you think, if you do good work, important people will know

True/False: According to a 2015 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 40% of people with a bachelor's degree or higher volunteered. True False

True !

True/False: Discovering on your internship that you really don't like a certain aspect of the sports industry is a good thing. True False

True !

True/False: The best place to find volunteer opportunities is at annual events like golf tournaments, bike races, marathons etc. True False

True !

True/False: While on your internship you are being evaluated and judged for your long-term potential every day. True False

True !

True/False: You should keep a running list of all the skills you have learned and tasks you have completed while on your internship? True False

True !