By Mark Tudi | Ever wondered what qualities and individual characteristics are common among those considered for a new executive or manager position? Prepare yourself with these attributes and success will surely follow: *Authority…the Ability to work with others…Communication skills and Intelligence…Ability to solve problems…Perserverence and Character…Dependability…Integrity…Maturity.

Brian and Ann thought they were the lucky ones. After all, they’d survived a barrage of corporate changes; including downsizing and then a takeover; and still had their jobs, their seniority and a generous company-funded benefit package. But neither Brian nor Ann felt particularly lucky. In fact, both found it increasingly difficult to show up … Read more

Most of us have taken the path of least resistance when choosing (or being chosen by) our careers. You took a job based on your education or connections, or you sought a job that you believed would allow you to make “a good living.” Maybe you felt compelled to keep the family business going. While … Read more

By Mark Tudi | I have attended a number of trade shows and career fairs across the country where I have met hundreds of people who desired employment in the sports industry. I appreciated their enthusiasm and desire. All of them told me that either they were going to call or send their resume to … Read more

HOW AND WHEN TO APOLOGIZE

June 28th, 2011

Tact and understanding leads to effective business communications. Stress and heavy workloads can create tension in the workplace that leads to inadvertently offending a co-worker or employee. These unintentional slights can easily be blown out of proportion if a person is not aware of how their actions and comments affect others in the workplace. The … Read more

Many of us feel confident and safe in a comfortable environment. Because of the way these environments make us feel, we tend to prefer them over others. This is sometimes referred to as your comfort zone. Comfort zones take on many shapes and sizes. From that favorite room in our house where we like to … Read more

By Mark Tudi | As this humorous video highlights, obtaining your dream job in sports is often fraught with challenges. The good news, however, is that there is more than one way to launch your sports career. While the path to becoming a big league GM may prove too difficult for many, there are many … Read more

CAREER RESOURCES

April 25th, 2011

By Mark Tudi | SPORTSEARCH is the leading non-traditional pioneer in Executive Search, Customized Recruiting and Sports Career Development, sourcing the critical layer of management, completely focused in the Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Industries Fortune Relocation Salary Calculator This site will give insight into cost of living whether you are looking to begin a career … Read more

By Mark Tudi | We thought you might be interested to know that there are many ways for you to stay connected. You can stay abreast of our Current Searches and receive valuable Career Advice by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Plus, if you become one of our first 1000 followers on Facebook or … Read more

MOVING UP OR MOVING OUT?

April 13th, 2011

By Mark Tudi | If you’ve been in the situation that so many sports employees have, where you get stuck in a certain position or level and can’t quite break through, the following advice might help. My first question: if you’ve been in the same position over the past several years, how many different bosses have you had?  … Read more