How to Land Your Dream Job and Grow Your Career in Any Industry
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Knowledge can put the power of professional growth in your hands.
Understanding how business management works, the best practices of networking, or how to advocate for career advancement are all critical professional talents.
Possessing the wisdom and drive to advance your...
Knowledge can put the power of professional growth in your hands.
Understanding how business management works, the best practices of networking, or how to advocate for career advancement are all critical professional talents.
Possessing the wisdom and drive to advance your career will help you obtain your dream job, even in the sports industry.
The NBA’s Director of Connected Devices, Shannon Rhodes, believes that being informed regarding career advancement can position individual professionals for career growth across any field.
And did you know that you don’t have to be a sports fanatic to work in the sports industry? Understanding the drivers of professional growth, and leading with the willingness to learn, can give you the power to seek advancement. (Even without passion for the industry.)
Shannon wants to teach you more and help you thrive in any field!
In this talk, you will learn:
- Why knowledge is a professional power
- How to communicate for advancement with leaders
- Networking, mentorship, and the role it plays in your career journey
- Tips for making your resume stand out from the crowd
Meet The Speaker
Shannon is currently leading connected devices at the NBA.
She joined the league a year and a half ago to architect an in house solution for consumers across Roku, XBOX, PlayStation, Chromecast, SmartTvs, tvOS, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, etc.
Over the past 10 years, her career has spanned various software engineering positions from web to mobile to full stack to direct to consumer applications in the media space; including at ESPN and Disney.
She combines a masters in computer science and an acute business knowledge to take consumers applications to the next level.
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How do you keep yourself motivated?
By: JoshPosted on 2022-11-07 -
What is your advice for a female trying to break into the sports industry, and one that is transitioning from the corporate world?
By: PaigePosted on 2022-11-07 -
What is the question you love to ask and love to get asked in a job interview?
By: KevinPosted on 2022-11-07 -
What are the key characteristics that you look for, while interviewing candidates?
By: RishiPosted on 2022-11-06 -
What are some qualities/signals you look for from leadership when considering an opportunity?
By: HardyPosted on 2022-11-06 -
How easy is it for an experienced MBA Graduate in an industry outside of Sports to land a job at NBA Africa Operations?
By: KasongoPosted on 2022-11-06 -
How important is a cover letter and networking via Linkedin in landing a job with the NBA
By: KarltonPosted on 2022-11-05 -
What skills what have you attained thus far working with the NBA that you may find unique to the NBA? What are the best ways a candidate can stand out during the application process?
By: OliviaPosted on 2022-11-05 -
What is some advice for a young business professional pursuing a career in professional sports?
By: MichaelPosted on 2022-11-05 -
So much of the NBA is not driving towards Highlights and Moments and all I believe it is Eating away at the live audience viewer Your Thoughts about the same?
By: AniruddhPosted on 2022-11-05 -
What is the best way to prepare for a job interview? What are good tips to keep in mind when communicating your experience and skills to the job recruiter or interviewer?
By: KetemaPosted on 2022-11-04 -
How do you best position yourself for the department or role you're passionate about working in after landing an internship in a department or role that is not your passion but allowed you to get...
By: MichaelPosted on 2022-11-04 -
Opportunities for folks with 7+ years of experience in the streaming industry?
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Opportunities for women in NBA
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What is one thing you have learned from a coach that you take with you everywhere you go
By: SarahPosted on 2022-11-04 -
How to better identify and clarify one's best potential value / fit / role in the NBA ecosystem?
By: NickPosted on 2022-11-04 -
What would be your best advice for someone who doesn't have a professional sports background to break into a role with a sports team when it is becoming more common for former athletes to fill...
By: LeonPosted on 2022-11-04 -
Are there any benefits to working in basketball in Europe in hopes to move into the NBA eventually?
By: DanielPosted on 2022-11-04 -
Track to NBA as a healthcare provider if you have a professional athletic background.
By: MohamedPosted on 2022-11-03 -
How can start to work in the NBA a person who is from a different country?
By: Ana PaulaPosted on 2022-11-03 -
What did your journey into the sports and entertainment field look like?
By: LaniPosted on 2022-11-03 -
1. What does the NBA look for in entry-level applicants? 2. What advice would you tell your younger self before working at the NBA/in the Sports Industry?
By: AshleyPosted on 2022-11-03 -
what are some good questions to ask at an interview to the company you're looking to work with
By: TreyvonPosted on 2022-11-03 -
2pt question: How does the NBA/WNBA support woman and women of color, particularly those aspiring to be mothers without the threat of losing their job(s) or opportunity with the NBA/WNBA?
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What is the best platform to start a sports talk show in your opinion? Social media, a recorded you tube type, or a live podcast.
By: JohnPosted on 2022-11-03 -
What do you think are the best technical/interpersonal skills to have to succeed in the sports industry?
By: EmilyPosted on 2022-11-03 -
What is one thing that you wished you knew before you started working at the NBA?
By: BenPosted on 2022-11-02 -
As a recent graduate, what are some ways someone should network and build connections with those in the sport industry?
By: AkeelaPosted on 2022-11-02 -
How to work for the NBA ?
By: MaximePosted on 2022-11-02 -
What is the best way to network with people with your industry?
By: QueenPosted on 2022-11-02 -
At the beginning of your career, did you have a general knowledge of where you wanted it to go? Is this position where you expected to be when you thought of your future self? How did you direct...
By: KaitlynPosted on 2022-11-02 -
How to stimulate relationships with your circle, grow it and make your profile attractive to HR departments.
By: IñigoPosted on 2022-11-02 -
How did you end up working with the NBA
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I am looking to transition from a project manager role at an IT company to a more business or sports operations role. How can I make this career transition?
By: Zohair, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2022-11-02 -
What are the best ways to network with people that work at the NBA?
By: IhabPosted on 2022-11-02 -
What recommendations do you have for a new graduate wanting to venture in to the sports/basketball industry.
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What steps can I take to become more of a HR professional? How can I network with professionals in the NBA?
By: DennisPosted on 2022-11-01 -
What roles are available in the sports industry for interested advertising and communications applicants?
By: DenishaPosted on 2022-11-01 -
What should a reach out message look like when trying to network through social media platforms like LinkedIn
By: AmontaePosted on 2022-11-01 -
How do you stand out amongst applicants?
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What’s something that’s most important to know going into an interview?
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How to get a job in the sports industry after changing careers?
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What would you suggest for someone who has no idea what their dream job is?
By: AnnePosted on 2022-11-01 -
Salary expectations?
By: RoeePosted on 2022-11-01 -
How do you effectively sell yourself an interview to make an initial impactful first impression?
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How to work with NBA team as a project manager
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Do you have advice on career transitions?
By: PaulPosted on 2022-11-01 -
How can I make myself a better candidate if I have no prior sports experiences?
By: BenjaminPosted on 2022-11-01 -
NBA headquarters and operations are located in New York. Does the NBA offer remote positions for those who are passionate to contribute but are limited to their geographical location due to family needs?
By: JuanPosted on 2022-11-01 -
What is your advice for recent graduates looking for a career and not being discouraged right out of college?
By: VanessaPosted on 2022-11-01 -
As a newcomer with a great experience in the industry in Europe, what is the best approach to connect with sports people in North America and find the most suitable job ?
By: ClementPosted on 2022-11-01 -
How far along in your career did it become more about job title and less about other factors.
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What are good ways to gut check that your dream job is in fact your dream job?
By: BiancaPosted on 2022-11-01 -
How do you change careers to pursue your dream career?
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By: KenPosted on 2022-11-01 -
How many times do you follow up with a recruiter?
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Have there been any talks of an NBA team in Las Vegas? Is this something that can realistically happen in the future to expand the job market of the NBA in a city of opportunity like Vegas?
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How can a career changer update their LinkedIn profile to highlight transferable skills and an interest in their desired new industry/role?
By: AnaPosted on 2022-11-01 -
What are a few tips for connecting with recruiters after the interview is completed. What should a candidate do if communication stops between the recruiter and the potential hire?
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Will there be more remote positions available in the future to work with the NBA? Moving closer to HQ is not an option, at this time, but I sincerely want to work for/with the NBA.
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By: Brenda, Information Technology StudentPosted on 2022-10-29 -
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It is a 100% genuine job and work from home?
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How can convince employers with my CV ?
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I have 6 years of experience in the P2P domain. Can you help me land a job?
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If you mostly worked in the public sector organizations (non-profits, government) how can you transition into the private sector?
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How do you sustain a long term mentorship relationship?
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How do you stress that a non-traditional background is valuable?
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What advice would you give to those over 55+ who are looking to change or pivot careers?
By: LisaPosted on 2022-10-19 -
How to land a high paying job right out of graduation
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Please show me how is this possible? :D
By: Melisa, Operations ManagementPosted on 2022-10-14 -
Is it wise to do a career pivot midlife?
By: ruthPosted on 2022-10-13 -
Really interested in learning tips on how to make your resume stand out. In addition any tips for cover letters? I also need help on how to network better.
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