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At a time of social, financial and technological uncertainty, the
Industry of Sport has broken down all barriers and established itself as
an international fireball, generating over $750 billion annually toward
the U.S. economy.
Smart human resource professionals and hiring authorities look upon
this meteoric rise with caution, as its unpredictability can mean danger
if unqualified individuals are not prepared in responsible positions.
The ultimate contribution to the success of any Sports organization
comes from the vision and leadership of its top management.
However, there are instances when it must reach outside its ranks to
strengthen the team. At these critical junctures, a search
committee or senior executive rarely has sufficient time to devote to
the task.
SPORTSEARCH is dedicated to solving these industry-wide problems:
- For the Employer...The average sports worker will change
jobs 8 times with at least 3 career changes, contributing to an
annual industry turnover rate nearing 45%. As Sports and
Entertainment converge with the new media and expanding sports
properties, there is still a critical need for quality senior level
executives and specialized professionals who have a self-directed
career path.
- For the Hiring Authority...There are over 45 million
relatively qualified and sports-passionate people outside the
industry who are looking for employment every year. Although
there is an overabundance of people seeking work in sports and
willing to work for less money, it is still difficult to find
qualified and career-tracked individuals in order to make the right
hiring decision.
- For the Senior Level Executive...There is constant
pressure to expand the marketplace and increase revenue by building
out the business development staff with little or no budget. It
is imperative to develop strategic industry alliances and establish
a network of outsourced professionals for long range career
management.
- For the College Student and Entry Level Job Seeker...Thousands
enter the work force each year and would jump at the chance for a
career in the Sports and Entertainment related industries, if there
was only a Guiding Source. Many times it is a lack of
knowledge or direction that forces this group out of an industry
that has been the only discipline for which they have developed a
sincere passion.
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