Impatient when it comes to waiting for hiring season to roll around again? Use that off-time to clean up your job market strategy by getting your demo and resume in top form. Then when jobs open, you’ll be first off the mark to apply.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Rick Johnston, Play-by-play announcer at Taylor University in Indianapolis, IN.
When you have experience in more than one genre of sportscasting it can be difficult to brand yourself in the job market. Fortunately, this kind of identity crisis can be solved with honest evaluation.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Justin Adams, a play-by-play announcer at Coaches Aid in Denver, CO.
It only takes a few small but critical mistakes to give an employer the impression that you less experienced than you really are. When you are seeking full-time employment, selling your experience to an employer is of utmost importance.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of John Morgo, freelance sportscaster in Dunwoody, GA.
Are you following up your job applications? Following up an application is a crucial point that too many job seekers dismiss. If you are not following up, you are missing out.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Patrick Kamler, a sportscaster at WTLW-TV in Lima, OH.
As a veteran broadcaster, you may feel as though you are being passed over for opportunities because of your age. It is true that veterans face a unique set of challenges in the sportscasting job market. Fortunately, there are ways to use your experience as an advantage.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Joe Lancello, a sportscaster at KZRG-AM/FM in Joplin, MO.
After graduating from Notre Dame this spring, Mike Monaco, set about cold contacting local schools with hopes of turning up a college basketball job. The strategy paid off in securing Monaco the opportunity to call Western Michigan University men’s and women’s basketball on ESPN3.
In this STAA podcast, Monaco shares his strategy and tips for cold contacting local universities.
When your biggest job market challenge is not hearing back from employers, it is likely that a few key mistakes are making it difficult for employers. Make it easy for employers to hire you.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Brandon Biskobing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
As your sportscasting career progresses the set of challenges you face in the job market will often evolve. You may have a family to factor into career decisions, or you may begin to feel that your experience is working against you.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of veteran broadcaster Roy Hatfield, Program and Sports Director at WBZI/WKFI/WEDI AM in Xenia, OH.
Craig Hoffman has been putting himself out there and building industry relationships since he was in college. Thanks to one of those networking contacts, Craig is joining the Washington Redskins flagship station, ESPN 980, as their Redskins beat reporter.
In this STAA podcast, Craig shares valuable insight and strategies for building the relationships that can advance your career.
The early days of your sportscasting career will almost certainly be spent in a small town, away from a major market. You might be tempted to believe a remote location puts you at a disadvantage for advancing your career. However, implementing the right relationship building and job market techniques will help you keep your career moving forward.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Logan Anderson, the College Sports Director for Dakota Broadcasting in Aberdeen, SD.