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Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC17)

Be a part of everything SINC17 has to offer!

Join a community of hundreds of industry professionals and like-minded students looking to break-in to the sports industry.

The Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference is a two-day event, being held February 24^th- February 25^th in Washington D.C. The conference is dedicated to educating students, young professionals, and career changers on the business of sports. Those who attend learn about the sports industry and network with well-known leaders from across the industry.

At SINC you will connect with friends and colleagues, and meet ... Read More
Career Discovery Series: A Look Into Sports Marketing

11.15.2016 / Blog Posts Career Corner Events

On Monday November 14, WOW teamed up with Women in Sports and Events (WISE) and brought Part 2 of our Career Discovery Series to George Washington University. Students from universities across the DMV area engaged in an educational panel on Sports Marketing. The panel featured Emily Dunham, Executive Director of Ballpark Enterprises for the Washington Nationals, Kelly Wolf, Vice President for Octagon, Rebecca Winn, Vice President of Marketing for the Washington Wizards, and LaRhonda Burley, Senior Director of Partnership Marketing for the Washington Redskins.

Each guest received a WOW note pad and pen to jot down notes and some inspiring ... Read More
5 Classic Career Rules You'll Be Forced to Break

11.07.2016 / Blog Posts Career Corner

By;Alison Cardy (via;The Muse):

We've all heard those tried-and-true cliches meant to guide your career decisions. They come from people whose experience and adviceyou respect.

They’re supposed to make your life easier, functioning as givens you can fall back on. But that’s not always the case and you might actually be an exception.

Case in point, here are five rules you may be better off ignoring:

1. “Do What You Love”

You’ve been looking for a while, but you still haven’t found a job that suits both your passion and your budget ... Read More
Forget Your Age: Why Everyone Needs a Specific Retirement Goal Now

10.31.2016 / Blog Posts Career Corner

By ; Nina Semczuk(via;The Muse ):

Do you have a specific financial goal for retirement?

Shaking your head right now?

Maybe you’ve never really thought about the actual number. In fact, you prefer not to think about retirement at all. After all, you have years to worry about that.

Well it may be time to come up with plan, especially after you consider what John Rampton from Entrepreneur says about how much you’ll need: “Let’s say that you want to play it safe...That would come out to about five million for your retirement. Sound impossible? It ... Read More
4 Career Milestones You Think Will Make You Happy (and What Actually Will)

10.17.2016 / Blog Posts Career Corner

By Christie Mims,The Muse

Have you ever set out a clear career plan with specific goals for yourself?

When I first started out in consulting, my plan was simple: Get a big raise. Get a promotion. Start getting bonuses. Then break six-figures. Finally score an even bigger promotion (with a really nice title).

Years later I had all of the above, and yet—I was miserable. It took me a while to figure out that my career milestones weren’t making me happy, and moreover, I had spent years chasing the wrong goals.

Ugh.

I’d love for that ... Read More
The Simple Trick Women in the White House Use to Stop Getting Interrupted

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By Alyse Kalish, The Muse

Competition in the workplace is normal, if not necessary, in some cases for survival.

When discussing how her lack of competitiveness held her back in her career, Muse writer Kat Boogaard says, “I’m a firm believer that the world would be a much better place if we all focused on supporting and encouraging one another…However, I’ve also learned another important lesson: As nice as that all sounds, things don’t necessarily work this way when it comes to your own career. The working world can be frustratingly cutthroat at times.”

And she ... Read More
Fast Computer Fixes That'll Make Your Workday More Efficient (That Require No Tech Savvy)

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By Kelli Smith, The Muse

Even as a massive fan of mobile everything, I still spend most of my day working on my good ol’ laptop—for trolling the web, writing, keeping up on social media. And, while it has been my most important tool for years, I’m always looking for ways to use my time more efficiently.

So, here are the best resources I’ve found—from apps to browser extensions to websites—to improve on the nine things you do almost daily while sitting at your desk.

1. If You Want to Make Your Home Screen More ... Read More
7 Different Ways to Boost Your Productivity, All Backed by Science (So You Can't Go Wrong!)

09.26.2016 / Career Corner

7 Different Ways to Boost Your Productivity, All Backed by Science (So You Can't Go Wrong!)

By Sean Kim (via The Muse):

What’s the secret behind the most productive people in the world? Productivity formulas.

Every one of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of small to big decisions on a daily basis. So, the way to have a higher quality of life is to make higher quality choices every day.

This could be deciding who we spend our time with, what we spend our time doing, or how we approach the projects we’re working on.

Any ... Read More
How to Build A Career Youll Love (Through All of Lifes Twist and Turns)

09.19.2016 / Blog Posts Career Corner

By: Ariane Hunter (via The Muse):

Peering out of the window of a skyscraper in New York City at the people hurriedly rushing to their jobs, I felt a sinking feeling in my gut. Just moments ago, I was one of them, and this had been my routine every day over the course of my career: dash to work to do a job that, even on the best days, felt like I was spinning my wheels. Deep down I knew something needed to change; I just couldn’t put a finger on it. I sat back in my chair, looked ... Read More
The 8 Best Things You Can Do for Yourself When You Return From Vacation

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By Bill Murphy Jr. of Inc. (via The Muse):

As an American, you legitimately could spend every day of your life on vacation and still make a good living. But the truth is, few of us actually do this. Instead, we work hard, take time off when we can, and face the inevitable letdown when it’s time to get back to the office.

I spent last week at the beach, and now I have to go back to work. So, while I was gone, I asked entrepreneurs, business leaders, and others for their tips on how to be productive ... Read More