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Friday reminder: ✅ Career Development Experience ✅ Sports Industry Experience ✅ Knowledge of #Sportsbiz roles ✅ Results & References ✅ Deep Industry Connections ✅ Hiring Network Please don’t hire career coaches who don’t know our #sportsbiz industry or who haven’t been in the industry for very long. Don’t get fooled by empty promises! Remember, coaches aid your job search, but we don’t make guarantees. I undo countless, messy resumes and rescue colleagues from bad situations caused by very inexperienced people posing as career coaches in our industry. Only hire those with experience, a deep knowledge of every job in our industry, and a senior level network. The rest is baloney! #NSMN

🚀 ESTA Strong: Together We Rise Above the Challenges 🌟 The recent changes in our industry have impacted many of us. We understand the anxieties and uncertainties you may be facing, whether you're looking for new opportunities or navigating a shift in your current role. But remember, the Esports Trade Association is here to support you. We're a community built on resilience, support, and a shared passion for esports. And now, more than ever, we need to stand together. 👥 For those HIRING: 🌐 Post your open positions on the ESTA Job Board! Connect with qualified, passionate talent from within our trusted network. Let's keep the esports engine running. 📣 Use #ESTAJobs in your posts. Help us reach the right candidates and fill your positions with the best in the industry. 🔍 For JOB SEEKERS: 🎓 Showcase your skills and experience on the ESTA Resume Board! 🤝 Take advantage of our Member Directory. Reach out! Connect! Collaborate! 🎮 Attend our Virtual Networking Events: Coffee Connections! Game Night! ESTA Live! 🌍 Look out for in-person events through our Chapters Together, we can navigate these challenges and emerge even stronger. ESTA is committed to supporting you every step of the way. Remember, even during tough times, opportunity exists. Let's use this moment to support one another, leverage our network, and build a brighter future for esports. #ESTACommunity #EsportsTradeAssociation #MembersBenefits 🌐🌈

Want to work in sports? I occasionally get DMs from people aspiring to join the sports industry, asking for advice on how to get a job with the LA Galaxy. There are many pieces of advice one can give, but I always lead with what I feel is most important and quite simple: Understand the job you’re applying for. Often times, the DMs I receive are from younger sports/Galaxy fans who will work “any job” and apply to several different positions. When applying to a company in any industry, one should know as many details as they can about the role they’re applying for and should be able to articulate to the hiring managers how they envision themselves succeeding. Sports are no different. No matter the role, the team is just the product. Being passionate about the sport/team is great, but being determined with a strong work ethic will serve better. For those following and looking, take time to connect with industry personnel. Ask questions to help understand the roles that you are considering, get an idea of how you can add value in such roles, and whittle your search down. Hopefully this helps. #networking #interview #linkedinsports #sportsindustry

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! A lot of people hold back from applying for jobs if they don’t tick every single box. Sound familiar? From our experience at least, it's pretty rare to find a 'unicorn candidate' that meets every single requirement of a role. Sure, it happens particularly in our targetted search where we shoulder-tap the candidates; but generally speaking the candidate group is typically a mix. In roles where Sportspeople Recruitment leads the search, we prefer to focus on finding the best person for the role, not just someone who meets every single qualification. So, if you think you’ve got the skills and potential to succeed, even if you don’t have everything on the list, go ahead and apply. Focus on your strengths, experience, and what you can bring to the role. Still not sure? Reach out to one of our Consultants for a chat, or just hit apply. Without your application, we can’t consider you - and we’ll never your consider your application a waste of our time! #MeritRecruitment #ApplyNow #CareerOpportunities #SportSectorRecruitment #DiversityAndInclusion

A year ago, I wrote a post on LinkedIn to reflect on the challenges and excitement of pivoting in my 30s — a journey that was both daunting and exhilarating. Today, I'm thrilled to unveil the beginning of my next chapter after that significant pivot in my life, now stepping into the role of Co-Founder and CTO at Arena (Sports, Media & Entertainment Careers). My co-founders, Parul Khosla (CEO) and Adriene Bueno (CMO) have been working in the sports, media, and entertainment world for a combined 25+ years and have experience getting hired, working, and helping others get hired in these industries… but we have noticed that the current tech solutions for employers and job seekers are simply not working. Having undergone a significant career transition myself and with a background in sports tech, I became acutely aware of the absence of transparency and equity in the hiring process. To address this gap… we are introducing Arena (Sports, Media & Entertainment Careers). 🚀 At Arena, we're crafting an AI-driven platform tailored to the evolving needs of professionals in sports, media, and entertainment. Our primary objective? To prioritize transparency and equity while offering personalized insights to both employers and job seekers throughout their hiring journey. We are still very much in the process of building Arena. My focus lies on spearheading our development efforts. If you're as passionate about the intersection of tech and these dynamic industries as we are, I invite you to follow me, on our company page at Arena (Sports, Media & Entertainment Careers), and join our waitlist via the link in the comments below. In the spirit of transparency, I'll be sharing regular updates on our progress in the coming weeks. 💻 I am incredibly excited and grateful to embark on this journey, especially alongside Parul and Adriene. Stay tuned for more updates! #WomenInTech #SportsJobs #MediaJobs #EntertainmentJobs

STOP LOOKING FOR SQUARE PEGS Rounded candidates are the best candidates. They understand how their role connects to a wider business strategy and can relate to the other roles required to work together for the business to succeed. They're far less likely to build a defensive moat around their team or to take an unhelpful 'them versus us' attitude to other parts of the business. Yet so many recruiters are only looking for squares- candidates with CVs that have straight lines and tickable boxes. Meanwhile careers are becoming squiggly and the workforce is aging. So we really need to start embracing career curves. To give an example, a well known drinks business was recently recruiting for someone to help define its sports sponsorship strategy, manage the rights it had already acquired and to oversee successful activation of them. They had an applicant who had actively worked on (to name a few) major sponsorships including Olympics, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Formula 1, ATP Tennis, WTA Tennis, ICC Cricket, 6 Nations Rugby, Rugby World Cup, FIS Snowsports, Golf and Sailing. For big brands. Client and agency side. Ideal wouldn't you think? Well as it turns out, no. The reason the recruiter gave: They didn't see them as a sports marketing specialist because, "...they'd worked on other things outside of sports sponsorship too." It's hardly surprising, given the candidate had been working in marketing for 30 years, that they'd built some breadth to their experience, not just depth. It was the brewery's loss. I've helped build some fantastic, high-performing, marketing teams over the years- both as a CMO and as an advisor. (TBH I've made some hiring mistakes too.) But when I look back at the best hires I've made over my career, they were frequently people with skills and experience from adjacent categories or disciplines, which brought a new or better perspective to their roles. So, to end my ramble for today, I exhort: If you've got a hole in your org, look for a round peg to fill it. Have a lovely weekend x Photo: Firaaz Hisyari- Pexels #marketing #careers #HR

Happy Opening Day!! I hope your team wins today (unless they're playing my team or are in the NL Central). While I now live in Cincinnati - a city that does Opening Day RIGHT - I am and will always be a diehard Pirates fan. The Buccos kick off the season in Miami this year, and the endless (probably hopeless) optimism is in full force in my household. Last year they started the season with the best record in baseball, only to have their playoff hopes gone by the All-Star break. I think they'll take another step forward this year with their wealth of young talent and believe they can not only have a winning record, but potentially contend for a playoff spot. For now, it's a fresh start and one of the best times of the year. Maybe it's all of the excitement of spring sports with Opening Day and March Madness, but the job market seems to be riding the sports high: my LinkedIn feed has been a lot more posts about companies hiring! We're personally seeing an uptick in both new clients as well as current clients kicking off more searches - if you're thinking about hiring, let's strike while the irons hot! We have teams of specialized recruiters ready to help you hire for all areas of your business; reach out today to learn more about how we can help. Not sure what you need to hire for? Not sure if it's the right time to add to your team? Looking for potential next steps for yourself at the same time? Any and all conversations are worth having - all you have to do is reach out! #openingday #letsgobucs #RTJR #recruiting #jobhelp

🚀 Exciting News from Sport Business Talent! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the release of our 3rd Newsletter which meticulously curates the Top 10 Job Offers in the Sports and Entertainment industry identified last week (January 29 - February 4). Our team has gone above and beyond to scout opportunities that not only promise growth but also innovation in this vibrant sector. 🔍 Are You in Search of Exceptional Talent? To organizations currently navigating the complexities of hiring executives and senior leaders in Sports and Entertainment: We Want to Hear from You! Share your job offers with us, and let's feature them in our upcoming newsletter. This is a unique opportunity to highlight your vacancies to a dedicated audience passionate about making a mark in the sports world. 🤝 Partnership in Recruitment Facing challenges in your recruitment process? Sport Business Talent stands ready to assist. With a deep understanding of the sports industry's nuances, our expertise lies in managing intricate hiring needs, ensuring you find the perfect match to lead your team to success. 📧 Stay Updated Don't miss out on this week's insightful picks. Subscribe to our newsletter for a deep dive into the opportunities shaping the future of sports and entertainment. 🔗 Join Our Community Let's connect and transform the landscape of the sports and entertainment business together. Your next game-changing hire or career move is just a newsletter away. #SportBusinessTalent #SportsIndustry #EntertainmentJobs #entertainmentindustry #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipHiring #Networking Cédric Le Nest Fabrice Gatti Kris Perquy Tom Sears Jean-Laurent Bourquin Daniel Woh Marine Lallement

Advance Sports knows there is an entire generation of sports professionals that don't believe in the old adage of "because that's the way we've always done it." That's why we provide comprehensive talent services to both corporate clients and candidates that will change the game. Some of these tailored services include: - Customized recruitment strategies - In-depth industry insights that measure intangibles such as culture and remote work capabilities - Personalized career coaching and industry networking guidance - Gen AI-enhanced resume and LinkedIn profile optimization And we're just getting started... Know anyone who is either hiring or looking for a job in the industry? Please tag them in the comments below. We know we can help. There are better ways to attract talent in sports. And we're building a forward-thinking network that believes this industry deserves the very best out of its greatest asset - its people. https://lnkd.in/eYfMxT-R

Frank Koo, Head of Asia @ LinkedIn coined the term #nextplayrevolution, directing our attention to what we want next in our career. I thought this is helpful in individual career planning, as it is for talent strategizing by companies. Understanding your #nextplay is highly critical in competitive sports and that is how sportsmen achieve optimal results and consistent winning. And so it is for the career arena as well. If you don't have a plan for your next play, you probably will float around according to market conditions. No one likes that. P.S: Want more control over your career? Design your next play.