This is Arena’s weekly newsletter, your go-to for the latest sports, media & entertainment jobs, career advice, events, and industry insights by co-founders: Parul, Adriene & Olivia.
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This week's email lineup is absolutely stacked – from dream jobs to exclusive networking events that could change your career trajectory.
Plus, we're diving deep into the art of authentic networking (spoiler: you might be making some common mistakes we can help you fix 😉).
⬇️ Scroll down for your weekly dose of career fuel...
💼 This Week’s Hot Jobs
🚀 FanWord is seeking a Sales and Business Development Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead sales initiatives and drive business growth. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for innovation, apply now.
⚽️ Angel City FC is searching for a Social Media Manager to elevate their community engagement and showcase the passion of their fans. Join a team dedicated to creativity, connection, and apply now.
📱Love sports and coding? ESPN is calling all Swift experts to join their mobile development team as a Senior Software Engineer and redefine how fans experience sports content. Score your dream job and apply now.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Jan. 29th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET | Sports Pundit Social Club Happy Hour (New York) - The Arena community is invited to join industry leaders for a networking happy hour in NYC.🗽 Join Sports Pundit over casual drinks to connect with other sports industry professionals from every corner of the sports world!
Jan. 30th, 3PM - 4PM ET | Beyond the Cold Connect: Building Real Relationships Leading to Job Offers (Virtual) - free virtual masterclass for job seekers looking to transform their networking strategy by mastering the art and science of building meaningful relationships. 🎨🧪
🎵 Interested in Music Production?
Dive into these courses designed to equip you with the skills to produce, innovate, and thrive in the music world:
🎵 The Art of Music Production (Berklee College of Music): Master the creative and technical aspects of music production. Enroll now.
🎧 The Technology of Music Production (Berklee College of Music): Unlock the tools and techniques behind cutting-edge music creation. Explore here.
🎙️ The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments (GRAMMY GO): Perfect your craft with expert guidance straight from the industry. Learn more.
📚 Music Business Foundations (Berklee College of Music): Build your foundation in music business and production strategies. Start now.
🎥 Ready to Roll - The Video Production Process (University of Colorado Boulder): Combine video production expertise with your music skills. Sign up.
The Power of Genuine Connections 💬
Networking unlocks career opportunities, shorten job searches, and gain industry insights while emphasizing the value of mutually beneficial relationships.
The savviest pros all agree: Your network isn't just a nice-to-have, it's your career lifeline. Is this a bit dramatic? Yes. But does it also have truth to it? Also yes.
We're not talking about collecting business cards or random LinkedIn connections – we mean building genuine relationships that can catapult your career to new heights.
Why? Because:
📈 70% of people were hired at a company where they had a prior connection, highlighting the power of professional relationships (LinkedIn, 2017).
⏳ Job searches within your network can reduce job hunting time by one to three months (Indeed, 2024).
🔑 Networking not only opens doors to the hidden job market but also provides invaluable insights, advice, and credibility in your desired industry (Job Skills, 2024).
But here's the truth: Most people are sabotaging their networking efforts without even knowing it. Are you making these career-limiting mistakes?
❌ Reaching out only when you need something (truthfully, people do notice)
❌ Sending your resume to everyone without building a relationship first
❌ Connecting and never following up
❌ Focusing solely on what you can get, not what you can give
❌ Never moving beyond surface-level conversations
❌ Having a LinkedIn profile but staying invisible
❌ Disappearing right after collecting business cards or connection requests
We’ve all been there, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay there.
Ready to take your networking to the next level? RSVP for our upcoming workshop this Thursday, here - Beyond the Cold Connect: Building Real Relationships Leading to Job Offers (Virtual).
You got this,
Arena Co-Founders
Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz
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