C H A P T E R
2
Developing a
Professional
Perspective
Sally R. Ross, University of Memphis
Kathryn S. Hoff, Bowling Green State University
JoAnn Kroll, Bowling Green State University
Chapter 2
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
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• Methods of entering the occupation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunities for exploring the occupation
• Related occupations
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Gathering Occupational Information
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• 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?