The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers

Getting hired in sports can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. On the weekly WorkInSports Podcast, host Brian Clapp acts as your guide to stand out and make a name for yourself in this unique and competitive industry. Featuring an impressive list of guests ranging from super agents (Leigh Steinberg, Nicole Lynn, Jack Mills), General Managers (Dan Duquette) and sports reporters (Jason La Canfora, Tamara Brown) to entrepreneurs (Zach Maurides, Neeta Sreekanth, Eric Stark), marketing execs (Mike Neligan, Brian Killingsworth, Michelle Andres) talent acquisition directors (Mailynh Vu, Colleen Scoles) and more - we’ve got you covered with in-depth, sports-focused career advice you can't find anywhere else. Subscribe today and learn the ins and outs of getting hired in sports from industry experts!

The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers is a business podcast hosted by Brian Clapp - Work in Sports, with 300 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 86. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian Clapp - Work in Sports hosts The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers, a business show with 300 episodes published.

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  Episode #572

  Using Science to Discover Your Dream Sports Job

  Mar 22, 202417 minS0

  <p>What if there was a way to use science to figure out the best career path for you? A way to narrow down the many options into a much more manageable choice. Well, Brian got a big hit of inspiration while watching Oppenheimer. He donned his lab coat and pocket protector, got out his calculator, and started testing. I picture Brian as more of a Bill Nye than an Einstein in the lab. Either way, he's giving you a new approach to finding what you are good at and what you will love and thrive in.</p><p>Like an...

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  Episode #571

  Using AI Will Get You a Sports Job

  Mar 15, 202418 minS0

  <p>75% of resumes don't pass through ATS (applicant tracking systems). Recruiters spend an average of 7.6 seconds reading the ones that do. The sports industry is highly competitive because… well, sports.</p><p>You need to take every advantage offered, and AI is the quickest way to get your resume into the right hands. </p><p>Brian covers 21 ways —that's right, 21 ways—that you can ask Chat GPT, Gemini, Jasper, and all the other robots to not only make your job application materials shine but also do it faster than ever.</p><p>Don't want to analyze job descriptions for keywords to stu...

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  Episode #570

  Are College Degrees OVERRATED?

  Feb 9, 202416 minS0

  <p>Get your portfolios, reels, and certificates ready… As Gangstarr put it, this episode is all about "skills, skills, skills." R.I.P. Guru. </p><p>Skills-based hiring is trending in the sports industry, raising the question, "Do you really need a college degree to make it in the sports industry?"</p><p>Join Brian as he breaks down the shift happening in sports job hunting. Is it a temporary trend or here to stay? Brian shares tips for job seekers to take advantage of the change, helping you win with employers who value what you can do over your al...

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  Episode #569

  Do This to Get Promoted in Your Sports Career

  Feb 2, 202417 minS0

  <p>Whether you're just starting out or seeking a promotion in the sports industry, Brian Clapp shares the top strategies for advancing your career during this week's WorkInSports Podcast. Calling upon his journey from the video editing room all the way to the director's chair for a sports network, Brian can provide first-hand experience of how to lock down promotions.</p><p>It's not always a straight path in the sports biz, and there are simple steps you can take to get your foot in many doors without closing any behind you. From scripts you can use with your boss...

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  Episode #568

  How Do You Actually Do... NETWORKING?

  Dec 8, 202312 minS0

  <p>Everyone knows that networking is one of the keys to career success. YOU know you have to do it... but, like... HOW DO YOU DO IT? For real, what are you supposed to say? Networking is scary and awkward for many job seekers. Anyone can hit the "connect" button on LinkedIn, but the task is daunting after that.</p><p>So Brian is laying out the exact blueprint for you to start building meaningful relationships. It's simple and repeatable, too! His tips aren't a magic pill to make networking suddenly easy, but he gives you exact instructions to make...

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