SPORTS CAREERS: Dann's Journal - Week #11 (Final)

After close to three months on the job, I'm going to end this weekly feature. For you small but supportive group of readers, I've appreciated all of the great feedback and questions I've gotten from you over the past weeks.

I think I have finally settled into my new job. After all this time, I still enjoy going to work - though it still doesn't feel like work. Plus, the season starts in just three weeks, which I'm sure will pick things up.

I hope that I've been able to impart a little wisdom on those of you who are hoping to work in the sports industry. At time it can be a screwy process - likely because there are way too many applicants for far too few openings. So getting a few hints and tips from people working in the sports industry can benefit you greatly, but don't stop here.

Again, I encourage you to find people with jobs that you'd one day like to have. Most of these people are more than willing to return a call or reply to an email. And their advice can be very beneficial, especially when you're tapping contacts for internships or jobs.

I also encourage you to find all the career-advancement columns and job-seeking advice you can get yours hands off. Tons of Web sites are dedicated to helping your career along. I read tons of books and columns and Web sites about improving my resume, cover letters, interview skills, and the like. The time I spent studying paid off greatly when I was looking for jobs and internships.

I also encourage you to see what your college or high school offers, for those of you still in school. A D-1 university's athletic department is a dead-ringer for a big-league front office, so getting experience there will look great on a resume. You can also get broadcasting, sports writing, marketing, game-day operations, publications and other types of experience while you're working on a degree.

Also be sure to check out our columns on SportsWorkers.com. You can find some great advice there too. And don't be afraid to email some of the people writing for the site. They're pros in various fields, and they might be able to get you pointed in the right direction.

I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors while I enjoy mine.