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Here are some books about sports jobs and careers:
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- JobsInSports
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Here are some books:
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By Claire Furlong
Kogan Page Ltd
Paperback (250 pages)
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Although the prospects of making a career in professional sport are as uncertain as ever, the opportunities to work in sport and leisure are increasing. This accessible new book looks in detail at the different sectors of this popular industry, and covers a wide range of job opportunities within each area. Ideal for anyone considering working in sport, it provides essential information on how to get a job in: sports science, sports medicine, sports business, sports media, PE teaching, recreation management, and groundsmanship. Packed with case studies, details of qualifications and training courses, and a useful directory of contacts it is the only reliable reference tool on careers in this field. |
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By Dackeyia Q. Simmons Sterling
Key Quest Publishing
Hardcover
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Completely Updated with New Listings, New Sections, New Interviews and HOT Ads from Industry Powerhouses, this Directory is designed to help POWERIZE your entertainment career. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, EPP: 3 features 5,000+ Company Contacts * Celebrity Interviews * "How-To" Career Advice * Internships * Job Hotlines and so Much More!! EPP: 3 is 288 Pages * Full Color * Glossy * Hardcover * 8.5 w" x 11" h. The Directory is currently being used as a REQUIRED TEXTBOOK at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and is helping THOUSANDS of singers, actors, producers, filmmakers, songwriters, screenwriters, executives, students, professors, aspiring and emerging POWER PLAYERS break into the TV, FILM & MUSIC BUSINESS. Inside EPP: 3 you'll find thousands of A-Z industry contacts at your fingertips. Animation Companies * Cable Networks * Casting Directors * Film Festivals * Film Financing * Internships * Job Hotlines * Job Placement Companies * Radio Stations * Record Labels * Screenwriting & Songwriting Competitions * Trade Publications * Training Programs * MLB, NBA, NFL, WNBA Teams & MUCH, MUCH, MORE! * The Hottest Ad Sponsors are featured too -- including ABC/Disney * ASCAP * Atlantic Records * ESPN * Final Draft * FOX Entertainment Group * Full Sail * Grammy University Network * The Hollywood Reporter, Howard U. * MTV * Organization of Black Screenwriters (OBS) * PBS * Sony * Variety * The Writers Store * The Word Network * Walt Disney Imagineering & more!! Brought to you by Vallejo, CA native Dackeyia Simmons Sterling, an Howard U. alumna and former Hollywood literary agent. Great/Inspiring interviews with NASCAR's Jeff Gordon * Super Producer Rodney Jerkins/Darkchild * Gospel Sensations Mary Mary * Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and many others will inspire you to reach for your dreams!!! EPP: 3 is a MUST-HAVE! Affordably-priced at only $39.95. Own It Today!! |
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By David Fischer
ARCO
Paperback (297 pages)
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For everyone who dreams of an exciting career in the world of sports, here's a book that's got all the bases covered. This new career guide offers detailed descriptions of 50 of the most glamorous jobs in the sports world both on the field and behind the scenes. Includes stories and quotes from leading figures in today's sports world. |
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By Melvin Helitzer
University Sports Press
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This is the third edition of the top selling text on sports media and marketing. It has been adopted by over 150 colleges, universities and professional sports organizations. It;s 18 chapters include the responsibilities of a professional sports PR or college SID, media writing, sports photography, broadcast interviewing, press conferences, statistics, creating new sporting events, promotion and marketing, crisis management and creating a web page. The new edition has been acclaimed by PR WEEK magazine as the best in the industry. |
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By John Greenwald
Ferguson Publishing Company
Hardcover (122 pages)
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Essential reading for students looking to land a great, new career in the sports industry, this new resource offers many useful features including advice on ways to reach career goals, helpful tips for career changers, interviews with professionals, and much more. It also addresses the concerns of changing careers for different age groups. The careers profiled include: coach; college athletic director; personal trainer; sporting event; manager; sports manager; sports marketer; sports physical therapist; sports promoter; and, umpire/referee. |
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By Wm. Ray Heitzmann
McGraw-Hill
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The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests--and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes: - The latest data on training and education
- Stories of success from each field
- Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them well in an interview
- Expert advice on finding and getting the job
- Resources for further career exploration in each specific field
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Prep Publishing
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When an individual wants to find employment in the sports world, he or she finds that job hunting can be highly specialized. This book shows resumes and cover letters used by people such as a high school coach, tennis professional, golf professional, teaching pros in all sports, and many others. College graduates with degrees in Physical Education also are included, and many of them found their way into teaching positions. If you want to work in sports marketing but have no experience, you will find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters which were used by real people to launch their careers with major sports teams. Those who have worked in the sports industry and want to transition out of the field will also find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters. Whether you are a teaching professional, player, marketing professional, or other sports industry professional, you will find useful examples of resumes and cover letters in this book. |
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By James Masters
Trans-Atlantic Publications
Paperback (144 pages)
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Written for sports-minded jobseekers, this guide deals with all aspects of finding employment both in the UK and abroad. It points the way to careers in sport for all levels and types of sports men and women. |
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By Shelly Field
Checkmark Books
Paperback (322 pages)
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Contains more than 70 job profiles, each one carefully reviewed and updated to reflect current duties, requirements, and salary ranges. The 18 detailed appendixes have been completely redone, and four new jobs have been added, detailing opportunities for women as professional athletes. |
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