There is nothing more effective than social media to better promote yourself and your work. However as much of a resource as it can be, it can also go terribly wrong with a single Facebook post or tweet. From QuickSprout.com is a great article on developing a social media presence and using it to improve your…
There are several sources online for job postings in the sports broadcasting industry. Here are some popular-North American places: Milkman Unlimited This is not a specific sports broadcasting web site, rather one of the most popular job boards for the media industry in Canada. The site posts mainly radio positions, however some do cross over…
No longer is it acceptable to just send in a resume and expect jobs to be offered to you left right and centre. In an increasingly competitive job market, the resume is just the foot in the door…and the real first impression is being made on your actions after you’ve applied. Following up can be…
Before I start this article, I should clarify something. I’ve never hired anyone, and thankfully never fired anyone, so this article is purely based on my experiences, and the feedback I have received when asking this question: What do I put on my demo-reel to send prospective employers? The one simple lesson I’ve always been…
LinkedIn is a valuable social networking resource that often falls under the radar. It rarely gets the same attention as Facebook or Twitter, but for what those sites do for pictures of cats, LinkedIn does for industry professionals. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you should, and if you have one, you should be…
The Carolina Hurricanes recently posted an article to their website from the team’s Public Relations department. After going over a flood of resumes for an opening with the team, Mike Sundheim wrote a detailed account of the experience, and offered up some tips to prospective hockey team employees. It’s worth a read and goes into details on…