#315: How to get a job in sport - the advice I gave at Deakin University

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

Episode timestamps:

(01:01) - Introduction

(02:53) - Reuben's journey into the sports industry

(06:34) - What is SportsGrad?

(09:48) - How competitive it is to get a job in sport industry

(13:03) - Strategies to enter the sports job market

(17:15) - The role of LinkedIn in building a personal brand

(21:25) - LinkedIn content strategy to follow while in University

(24:54) - How to find career direction in sport

(28:59) - Most In demand skills in sports industry

(31:46) - How to build connections without feeling forced

(38:06) - How do you start networking with industry professionals while at Uni

(44:43) - What to say while networking

(48:14) - Networking strategies for internships

(50:28) - Importance of having a mentor for a career in sport

(53:27) - How to get better at communication

(54:39) - Certifications to gain leverage in the job market

(56:37) - Advice on practical steps to help in career journey in sport

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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