Every organization in sport, entertainment, and venue management struggles to find employees that "get it." Very few have any idea of what working in this industry is really like. Even fewer are willing to put in the effort required.

Starting Your Career in Sport, Entertainment, & Venue Management helps readers to identify numerous career paths --- some that they never knew about --- and describe some of the duties of each job.

This publication guides readers step-by-step to prepare them to compete for the scarce and desirable jobs in sport, entertainment, and venue management industry.  The content tells readers not just what to do but how to do it in a way that professionals value.

Starting Your Career in Sport, Entertainment, & Venue Management:

  • gives graduating students with an understanding of what it means to work in this dynamic industry and helps them to develop the necessary aptitude and attitude to succeed in it – reducing turnover.
  • walks readers through building their resume with volunteer and short-term opportunities to the internships that will allow them to compete in the industry.
  • includes an introduction to the industry, the benefits of the experiential / internship experience, preparation and searching tips for landing and internship, and advice on how to build on the valuable internship experience.
  • features advice from industry professionals, chapter summaries, scenarios, social media editing techniques to prepare future professionals.
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Guides readers step-by-step to prepare them to compete for the scarce and desirable jobs in sport, entertainment, and venue management industry. The content tells readers not just what to do but how to do it in a way that professionals value.
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  • SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
  • CHAPTER 1 Using this Book
  • CHAPTER 2 Introduction to the Sport, Entertainment, and Venue Industry

    SECTION 2 – WHY COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP

  • CHAPTER 3 The Internship as an Integral Part of the Curriculum
  • CHAPTER 4 Defined Industries
  • CHAPTER 5 Defined Experiences
  • CHAPTER 6 Finding Your Passion

    SECTION 3 – PREPARING FOR THE INTERNSHIP SEARCH

  • CHAPTER 7 Researching an Industry Segment
  • CHAPTER 8 Internships and the Law
  • CHAPTER 9 Life Factors
  • CHAPTER 10 Considering Where to Apply
  • CHAPTER 11 Considering When to Apply
  • CHAPTER 12 Preparing Application Materials
  • CHAPTER 13 Your Social Media Presence
  • CHAPTER 14 Receiving and Negotiating the Offer

    SECTION 4 – AFTER THE HIRE

  • CHAPTER 15 Preparing for the Internship
  • CHAPTER 16 Opening Day
  • CHAPTER 17 Mentors
  • CHAPTER 18 Learning on the Job
  • CHAPTER 19 Bringing the Internship to a Close/Evaluation

    SECTION 5 – BUILDING ON THE EXPERIENCE

  • CHAPTER 20 Continuing Relationships
  • CHAPTER 21 Transition to the Industry
  • CHAPTER 22 Never Stop Learning

    INDEX

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    Produktdetaljer

    ISBN
    9781792455780
    Publisert
    2021-05-30
    Utgave
    2. utgave
    Utgiver
    Vendor
    Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
    Aldersnivå
    U, 05
    Språk
    Product language
    Engelsk
    Format
    Product format
    Spiral
    Antall sider
    277