After the first round of the Baylor S3 Pro Day of virtual recruiting with 30 interviewers, 54 of the students rated each of the interviewers, selected their favorite two interviewers, and commented on one that didn’t go as well as hoped. After the second round of S3 Pro Days on March 5 (click here for…Continue Reading The students POV on interviews for internships & careers
When the S3 program launched in 2004 we were—and are—the only academic program in a business school devoted to developing talent aimed specifically at generating revenue in the business of sports. After placing more than 270 professionals in sales and analytics positions we see even greater demand for Baylor S3 graduates. Notable S3 alumni in…Continue Reading The Sports Strategy & Sales (S3) Program Expands!
by Kirk Wakefield – May 2017 S3 Newsletter May marked the relaunch of the S3 Newsletter–and the next issue could be starring you! Sign-up here to receive each issue via email, as well as to share news, such as: Moving: From one sports/entertainment related position to another Shaking: Promotions, Awards, or Other stupendous feats of possible…Continue Reading Sports Sponsorship & Sales (S3) Newsletter: The Relaunch
by Kirk Wakefield – November 2016 If we, will you? In 2003, the Baylor Sports Sponsorship & Sales (S3) program began the day we walked into the San Antonio Spurs offices and asked Russ Bookbinder, “If we did this, would you help?” Darryl Lehnus and I then set out to every other team in Texas…Continue Reading How Academic & Professional Partnerships Work: Baylor S3 Pro Day
by Rocky Harris – October 2015 Managing expectations I get asked all the time what it takes to get promoted in the sports industry. Over the last 15 years the industry has encountered rapid growth, which has provided more professional opportunities and raised expectations for getting promoted faster. When I got my first full-time job…Continue Reading 8 Tips to Getting Promoted in the Sports Industry
by Kirk Wakefield – October 2014 How do I get into sports? How do you get into sports? Once you get in, how do you succeed in sports? The short answer is: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, network and build relationships within sports, and exhibit integrity in all you do. The somewhat longer answer is…Continue Reading How to get a job in sports
by Shawn McGee – August 2014 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” That question crosses everyone’s mind at least once…if not countless times throughout our lives. It may seem a strange question to ask in an interview, but I ask it every time. We think we know what we want to…Continue Reading So you want a career in sports? Here are a few tips…
by Chris Zeppenfeld – June 2014 I get this call/voicemail at least once a week from other sports teams…it goes something like this: [dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”lifted-both” width=”350px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]“Hey Zep! We’re looking for someone to manage our new CRM program. Do you know anyone who would be good for this CRM opening for my…Continue Reading 10 Things Newbies Need to Know About the Sports CRM World
by Jeannette Salas – April 2013 Social Media, Networking, Common 1st Year Mistakes, and Tips for Success Social media shows up in the most unusual places Employers frequently search candidates on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linked In, and blogs to see what they find. Maybe they find a cute picture of your dog (Griffie, above). Or…Continue Reading Can social media make or break interview chances?
by Jeannette Salas – February 2013 We covered how to get the interview here. Now you’ve made it to the face-to-face (virtual) interviews. What do you need to do be prepared? Preparation Research. Thoroughly research the organization prior to interview. How is the team marketing and advertising? How are they involved in the community? Who…Continue Reading Part 2: How to interview with the pros