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I've been thinking about this for the last few months, particularly now that summer is coming up. I'm one exam away from finishing my first year of uni - so far I've got a 2:1 in everything (not confident about one of my exams though). I also play rugby for a National League 1 team (third tier of rugby in England). It's semi proffesional, I do want to play proffesionaly but I'm also realistic and know that I need to prepare for a career to go alongside rugby.
I'm doing a Sports Management degree and I've enjoyed it. However I also know that I need experience to go with it - as it stands, I have none. I'm not really sure what I want to do though or what path I want to go down and that scares me a bit. A massive thing for me this summer is that I need to learn how to drive, it'll make my life so much easier.
I will go and speak to the careers officer at some stage but just thought I'd ask on here. A lot of people seem to know exactly what they want to do, I don't. I guess my question is, what can I do to give me the best chance of getting a decent job in the next couple of years and how do I combine that with rugby. Thank you.
I'm doing a Sports Management degree and I've enjoyed it. However I also know that I need experience to go with it - as it stands, I have none. I'm not really sure what I want to do though or what path I want to go down and that scares me a bit. A massive thing for me this summer is that I need to learn how to drive, it'll make my life so much easier.
I will go and speak to the careers officer at some stage but just thought I'd ask on here. A lot of people seem to know exactly what they want to do, I don't. I guess my question is, what can I do to give me the best chance of getting a decent job in the next couple of years and how do I combine that with rugby. Thank you.
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(Original post by Wilks97)
I've been thinking about this for the last few months, particularly now that summer is coming up. I'm one exam away from finishing my first year of uni - so far I've got a 2:1 in everything (not confident about one of my exams though). I also play rugby for a National League 1 team (third tier of rugby in England). It's semi proffesional, I do want to play proffesionaly but I'm also realistic and know that I need to prepare for a career to go alongside rugby.
I'm doing a Sports Management degree and I've enjoyed it. However I also know that I need experience to go with it - as it stands, I have none. I'm not really sure what I want to do though or what path I want to go down and that scares me a bit. A massive thing for me this summer is that I need to learn how to drive, it'll make my life so much easier.
I will go and speak to the careers officer at some stage but just thought I'd ask on here. A lot of people seem to know exactly what they want to do, I don't. I guess my question is, what can I do to give me the best chance of getting a decent job in the next couple of years and how do I combine that with rugby. Thank you.
I've been thinking about this for the last few months, particularly now that summer is coming up. I'm one exam away from finishing my first year of uni - so far I've got a 2:1 in everything (not confident about one of my exams though). I also play rugby for a National League 1 team (third tier of rugby in England). It's semi proffesional, I do want to play proffesionaly but I'm also realistic and know that I need to prepare for a career to go alongside rugby.
I'm doing a Sports Management degree and I've enjoyed it. However I also know that I need experience to go with it - as it stands, I have none. I'm not really sure what I want to do though or what path I want to go down and that scares me a bit. A massive thing for me this summer is that I need to learn how to drive, it'll make my life so much easier.
I will go and speak to the careers officer at some stage but just thought I'd ask on here. A lot of people seem to know exactly what they want to do, I don't. I guess my question is, what can I do to give me the best chance of getting a decent job in the next couple of years and how do I combine that with rugby. Thank you.
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(Original post by alleycat393)
Getting work experience is the short answer which you already seem to know. Your experience and skills are what'll stand out on an application,
Getting work experience is the short answer which you already seem to know. Your experience and skills are what'll stand out on an application,
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(Original post by Wilks97)
I was asking about what type of experience would be good for me given I don’t know what I want to go into, what options there are that would maybe suit my character and how do I go about making it happen.
I was asking about what type of experience would be good for me given I don’t know what I want to go into, what options there are that would maybe suit my character and how do I go about making it happen.
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(Original post by alleycat393)
Well you need to work out what you want to do first. Or try a few different things, build up a skill set and then work out what you want to do. Funnily enough a single post on a forum is not going to help people to work out what your character is or what you want to do. That is for you to work out. Good luck!
Well you need to work out what you want to do first. Or try a few different things, build up a skill set and then work out what you want to do. Funnily enough a single post on a forum is not going to help people to work out what your character is or what you want to do. That is for you to work out. Good luck!
But yes, I am aware that work experience would be good and I am willing to try different things. I would, however, like some guidance as to what they could be. If you aren’t involved in business/sport, that might be difficult but maybe there is someone on here who is.
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(Original post by Wilks97)
Not sure if you’re trying to be funny or something here but I’ll try and be polite. I stated that I love rugby and am doing a business degree related to sport. I was hoping that maybe someone would have suggestions at potential career paths that might be good for me on paper, based on those two facets.
But yes, I am aware that work experience would be good and I am willing to try different things. I would, however, like some guidance as to what they could be. If you aren’t involved in business/sport, that might be difficult but maybe there is someone on here who is.
Not sure if you’re trying to be funny or something here but I’ll try and be polite. I stated that I love rugby and am doing a business degree related to sport. I was hoping that maybe someone would have suggestions at potential career paths that might be good for me on paper, based on those two facets.
But yes, I am aware that work experience would be good and I am willing to try different things. I would, however, like some guidance as to what they could be. If you aren’t involved in business/sport, that might be difficult but maybe there is someone on here who is.
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(Original post by Wilks97)
Not sure if you’re trying to be funny or something here but I’ll try and be polite. I stated that I love rugby and am doing a business degree related to sport. I was hoping that maybe someone would have suggestions at potential career paths that might be good for me on paper, based on those two facets.
But yes, I am aware that work experience would be good and I am willing to try different things. I would, however, like some guidance as to what they could be. If you aren’t involved in business/sport, that might be difficult but maybe there is someone on here who is.
Not sure if you’re trying to be funny or something here but I’ll try and be polite. I stated that I love rugby and am doing a business degree related to sport. I was hoping that maybe someone would have suggestions at potential career paths that might be good for me on paper, based on those two facets.
But yes, I am aware that work experience would be good and I am willing to try different things. I would, however, like some guidance as to what they could be. If you aren’t involved in business/sport, that might be difficult but maybe there is someone on here who is.
ie google 'grad roles in the business sector/finance sector/sport sector' or 'grad roles involving sports and business' and see what comes up
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You need to give people a bit more to go on. What type of job do you want? What kind of hours? What kind of salary? What kind of environment? Independent or part of a team? Managerial? Creative or analytical? Hands on or desk based?
Your degree will qualify you for a wide range of jobs so you need to think more about what you want from your career then you can get some experience to narrow down the list and find something you enjoy.
Your degree will qualify you for a wide range of jobs so you need to think more about what you want from your career then you can get some experience to narrow down the list and find something you enjoy.
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(Original post by Student-95)
You need to give people a bit more to go on. What type of job do you want? What kind of hours? What kind of salary? What kind of environment? Independent or part of a team? Managerial? Creative or analytical? Hands on or desk based?
Your degree will qualify you for a wide range of jobs so you need to think more about what you want from your career then you can get some experience to narrow down the list and find something you enjoy.
You need to give people a bit more to go on. What type of job do you want? What kind of hours? What kind of salary? What kind of environment? Independent or part of a team? Managerial? Creative or analytical? Hands on or desk based?
Your degree will qualify you for a wide range of jobs so you need to think more about what you want from your career then you can get some experience to narrow down the list and find something you enjoy.
It’s tough because I just want to play proffesional so badly and I’m not too far away, I think I could do it in 4 years maybe. I graduate in 2 though.
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(Original post by Wilks97)
I think my ultimate dream job outside of playing would be directing a sports club or university sports section maybe, so making sure everything is in place for the club to be successful, budgeting, sorting contacts, facilities, signing players etc. Basically overseeing everything. I’ve researched this though and can’t find any information on how that would be possible. In football, all the directors are just billionaires who buy shares in the clubs.
It’s tough because I just want to play proffesional so badly and I’m not too far away, I think I could do it in 4 years maybe. I graduate in 2 though.
I think my ultimate dream job outside of playing would be directing a sports club or university sports section maybe, so making sure everything is in place for the club to be successful, budgeting, sorting contacts, facilities, signing players etc. Basically overseeing everything. I’ve researched this though and can’t find any information on how that would be possible. In football, all the directors are just billionaires who buy shares in the clubs.
It’s tough because I just want to play proffesional so badly and I’m not too far away, I think I could do it in 4 years maybe. I graduate in 2 though.
Maybe talk to the staff for the team you play for at the moment and see if there are any part time opportunities you'd be suitable for now then you'd be in a better position when you graduate.
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