NetWorks Career Advice – 15 Career Tips (Find Your Passion)

Angela Taylor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:19:18 +0000

NetWorks Sports 15 Career Tips

Regardless of your job title, salary, age, or employment status, at some point in your life (at multiple points for most of us) you will seek to gain greater clarity into “what do I want to be when I grow up.”

We spend countless hours in school preparing for the real world and yet, there is no perfect formula for finding the job of your dreams. Be patient. It is a journey that you must go on, but one that will reward you when you finally realize what it is that you enjoy doing.

For those of you seeking more than a job…a CAREER, here is our advice to help you FIND YOUR PASSION! 15 Basic Tips to help you find the holy grail!

Focus your energy on what makes you happy
Identify your strengths, weakness, and interests
Network, network, network and then build your network
Do your research to find out about careers that interest you

Yearn to learn on a regular basis, education is an on-going process
Observe mangers or leaders you admire and respect
Utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn to connect with others
Remember that Hard Work Pays Off

Prepare for the job of your dreams in everything that you do
Always be prepared
Study the industry you are interested in
Seek out mentors and advice
Invest in your personal brand and developing your personal brand
Orchestrate your plan…don’t expect others to do it for you
Network some more!!

Good luck with your journey!

Career Advice: The Informational Interview

Angela Taylor — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:03:53 +0000

If you have a strong interest in working in the sports industry or being promoted through the ranks, informational interviews are fantastic vehicles to utilize.

Identify someone in the position, department, or company you have a strong interest in and contact them by asking to meet with them for 30 minutes or grab coffee one morning before work. The key to informational interviews is making sure that you don’t disrupt their workday. We all need quick “study” breaks, so executives at all levels are typically amenable to someone who approaches them in a professional manner simply inquires about finding more out about their job and their career path.

Again, we all like to share our stories, so don’t be surprised when someone accepts your request.

During the meeting, make sure that you are dressed appropriately, are on time, and have plenty of questions. Don’t take too much of their time.

After the meeting send a follow-up email (or better yet, a hand-written note) thanking them for taking the time out of their busy schedule.

If handled correctly, you’ll now have a champion who is in your corner & a reference for that elusive job that you have your eye on. If you present yourself well, you may also have a mentor who will provide more career guidance then you could have asked for.

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NetWorks Career Advice – 15 Career Tips (Find Your Passion)

Career Advice: The Informational Interview