Every organisation 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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Helps readers to identify numerous career paths - some that they never knew about - and describes 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.
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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 the Experience
  • Chapter 20 Continuing Relationships
  • Chapter 21 Transition to the Industry
  • Chapter 22 Never Stop Learning
  • Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781524976873
Publisert
2019-07-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Spiral
Antall sider
277