The SportsGrad Podcast

This episode is a snippet taken from a recent SportsGrad Members Q&A webinar.Inside we answer:What is best to include on my resume to improve my chances of getting a Community Programs role?Is it likely that they'll ask how volunteer experience would help the role?What should I write in the 'Interests' section of my resume?How do I research someone on LinkedIn to ask good questions in a zoom?You can access the full 75 minute session, as well as 15+ hours (and growing) of content, inside the Community.If you want to chat with us live on zoom every fortnight, you're welcome to join the SportsGrad Community.Jump in here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think pursuing one professional career is tough, try pursuing two!For Kaylia Stanton, that's her reality.Professional Goal Shooter for the Melbourne Vixens Super Netball Team, and Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Netball Victoria.For the first time, we explore an elite athlete's perspective on job hunting, rejection, elite time management, and jobs in health promotion.Inside, we cover:(5:58) Life of a professional netball who also works in head office  (13:57) Interviewing for an office role at Netball Victoria alongside her playing career (18:03) Dealing with rejection from the West Coast Fever (26:37) Preparing for her successful job application(28:16) Opportunities in Health Promotion (32:30) Kaylia’s approach to time management(38:55) The growth of Super Netball in Australia(42:06) to get a job in sport if you’re not a professional athleteIf you're looking to access proven resources to level up your job hunting while growing your network, check out the SportsGrad Community.Learn more here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with KayliaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sports industry is a 24/7 news outlet with things happening each and every day, so how can you keep on top of it all? In this episode, we go through 5 ways to stay in tune with all the happenings within the sports industry.*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever doubted the credibility of experience in grassroots sport, Adam Bishop, GM at Athletics Australia, is gonna wanna make you pick up the phone and call your local club.Off the back of a conversation over one of Reuben's LinkedIn posts, Adam agreed to come on the show to share his perspective on why he would "always seek out those that had been proactive in learning and demonstrating experience through volunteer roles within sport."In this eye-opening chat we cover:Does the role matter? Or is it just about getting an understanding of the landscape?How important is 'Transferability'?Why it's critical if you plan to work for an NSOAnd 'political context!' Why do those with grassroots experience have a serious advantageView Reuben's post calling out NSOs to explicitly state that 'grassroots experience is valued experience: https://bit.ly/3uZxrpyIf you're wondering where to start, become a SportsGrad Member to join a like-minded community who can share their grassroots experience with you.Learn more here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with AdamConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever had some great ideas to bring to your volunteer position but don't know how to choose between them? We dive into how to choose your grassroots initiative by using the RICE method.This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever considered prototyping your career?How do you know a certain job is for you before you try it?Today we get one of the best critical thinkers in sports tech to help you apply the same methods being used to build NBA.com, to your own career.For Jay Lee and his team, they have the incredible task of managing the NBA’s portfolio of digital products (think NBA.com, their app, and NBA League Pass).In part 2 of this chat with Jay, we cover:How you can save yourself a lot of time, energy and money by applying the lean product process to any area of your lifeHow to prioritise like a product manager and the application of RICEHow Jay shaped his career from a background on Wall St, to sport technologyThe key qualities that make a great product manager, even without a computer science degreeAnd Jay’s top book recommendations for getting started in product management, and making incremental improvements to your lifeFor an insight into digital product management at the NBA, tune into Part 1 before learning how you can apply Jay’s methods in Part 2.Want more content to save you time, energy and money to land your own dream job?All whilst growing your connections as part of a global community?Become a SportsGrad member here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with JayConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Partied too hard at University? Slept through class (guilty), or didn't actively seek work experience?It's a hard task trying to convince an employer when you haven't put the work in...Don't worry, it's not the end of the world... here's what you're going to do.For access to the resources mentioned in the immediate plan, head to www.sportsgrad.com.au/membershipTo hear how you can add to your resume, listen to episode 13: "How to Add Outstanding Work Experience to your Resume Immediately"*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport: The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn:Connect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you know 99% of your fans will never attend a game in their life, how do you keep them engaged?Today we take a dive into digital product management, and who better to take us there than Jay Lee, VP of Product Experience at the NBA.Jay and his team lead the experience of NBA.com, NBA App, and the NBA League Pass which is present in over 200 markets.In part 1 of this chat with Jay, we cover:The role of a product manager as a serial problem solverThe ways the NBA are constantly trying to make fans’ lives betterThe metrics Jay uses to measure the success of the NBA’s productsWhat is the ‘lean product process?’Australia and its importance as one the biggest markets for the NBA League PassStay tuned for Part 2 for more on how Jay turned his background in Wall Street into a product management career that's included Nike, the FIFA World Cup, the NFL and now the NBA. Plus, how you can apply the lean product process to improve your career, no matter what path you’re on.If growing your network and improving your career is your thing, why not join the SportsGrad Community?Learn more at www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Offical Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with JayConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking the leap to move interstate or overseas can be a daunting one.What will the people be like, are their jobs that will suit me, where will I go if it all falls through?To solve these questions, today we pinpoint the importance of researching the culture, the organisation, and the people you may encounter in your new endeavour.Dive in now!Looking to propel your career within sport?Become a member: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership  ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving ashort review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, andreally makes a difference in helping to land guests.  Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs inSport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.au  Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  Connect with Ryan  Connect with Reuben  See acast.com/privacy forprivacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where were you when Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup Final in front of 87,000 people? Today's guest was managing the team.Fresh from a world record 22 consecutive wins, Urmila Rosario walks us through her journey to become the Team Manager of the Australian Women's Cricket Team.Hear her chaotic yet euphoric 24 hours on the day of the final, plus learn Urmila's top 3 qualities that are key to being a successful team manager.They say you are the average of the 5 people closest to you. Luckily for Urmila, she spends a considerable amount of her year on the road with the best athletes in the world.Tune in to find out the number one impact the team has had on her as an individual.If you are wanting to further your understanding and expand your network within sports, check out the SportsGrad Membership!More confident, more connected Grads.Become a member: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with UrmilaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.