Chapter 2

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Developing a Developing a Professional PerspectiveProfessional Perspective

Sally R. Ross, University of MemphisKathryn S. Hoff, Bowling Green State University

JoAnn Kroll, Bowling Green State University

C H A P T E R

Professional Preparation

• General education

• Major courses in sport management

• Extracurricular activities

• Specialized training

• Gaining experience through employment

• Field experiences

• Advanced education

In Profile: Derek Eiler

• Position

• Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC)

• Background

• Advice

– Volunteering

– Informational interviewing and networking

• Career progression

Professional Attitude

Reflected in your . . . 

• Personal appearance

• Adjustment to the workplace

• Business etiquette

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Professional Attitude (continued)

• Ethical decision making

– Explicit norms

– Implicit norms

• Ethical dilemmas

• Critical thinking skills

Professional Attitude: Professional Image

• Grooming

• Attire and accessories

• Posture

Professional Attitude: Work Transition and Adjustment

• Learn your job

• Understand organizational culture

• Demonstrate your work ethic

• Develop your written communication skills

• Refine your teamwork skills

• Continue your professional development

Professional Attitude: Business Etiquette

• Telephone

• Voice mail and answering machine messages

• Language

• Meeting participation

 

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Professional Attitude: Business Etiquette (continued)

• Dining etiquette

• International experiences

• Introductions and greetings

• Office etiquette

• Romantic relationships

Career Planning and Management

• Career decision steps

• Values

• Interests

• Skills

Career Decision Steps

• Self-awareness

• Occupational exploration

• Career decision making

• Career implementation

Occupational Information

• Gather extensive information about the occupations you wish to consider 

• Make decisions that are compatible with your values, interests, skills, personality, and desired future lifestyle

 

Gathering Occupational Information

• Nature of the work

• Work setting and conditions

• Educational and personal qualifications required

• Earnings

• Employment outlook and competition

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Gathering Occupational Information (continued)

• Methods of entering the occupation

• Opportunities for advancement

• Opportunities for exploring the occupation

• Related occupations

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Gathering Occupational Information (continued)

• Sources of additional information:

– Online sport management career resources

– Computerized career information system

– Interviewing employees on site

 

Online Sport Management Career Resources

• Game Face: www.gamefacesportsjobs.com

• Jobs in Sports: www.jobsinsports.com

• NCAA: The Market http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/search.cfm

• Official Sports Industry Job Board: www.sportsjobboard.com

• Sport Careers: www.sportscareers.com

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Online Sport Management Career Resources (continued)

• Sport Sales Combine: www.sportsalescombine.com/index.php

• Sports Internship Jobs: www.sportsinternjobs.com

• Teamwork Online: www.teamworkonline.com

• Women Sports Careers: www.womensportscareers.com/default.htm

Three Review Questions

1. How can professional preparation, a professional attitude, and career planning and management contribute to your success in sport management?

2. List important elements of personal appearance, work transition and adjustment, and business etiquette. What does your conduct reveal about your perspective on each?

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Three Review Questions (continued)

3. In your own words, how would you explain the four stages involved in career planning?