Welcome to part 1 of our 2 part ‘Best of Ask SportsGrad’ episodes!This is a collection of the most popular questions asked by you guys that have made it to Ask SportsGrad.Today we’re going to dive into your top questions specifically around cover letters and interviewing. You’ll learn how to stand out in a cover letter, how to make sure you get to the interview stage, and how to follow up after an application if you don’t hear back. Then on the interview front, we answer your questions on interview nerves, preparation you should do, questions you can bring in and more.If you struggling to crack the sports industry job market, put this on repeat.Enjoy!We cover:(00:45) Welcome to SportsGrad! What is ASK SPORTSGRAD?(02:22) How should I structure my cover letter?(04:58) What can I do to talk about transferrable skills in my cover letter?(07:59) This is how a hiring manager wants you to respond to interview questions(11:32) How can I beat the job interview nerves?(14:14) How can I best prepare for an interview? Should I reach out to someone in a similar position?(20:04) What’s the best way to follow up on an interview?(24:27) How should you respond if a team asks if you have a favourite team you support?(27:37) How to answer the inevitable interview question “so, do you have any questions for us?”(31:13) What do I need to prepare for a phone interview?---Additional episodes you may enjoy:#128: Kimberlee Furness (Netball Australia) - How to sell yourself in a cover letter#200: How to get a job in sport without getting lucky---Want a weekly dose of career inspo? Get industry stories, upcoming events, and the latest sports jobs in your inbox each Friday.👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterThe SportsGrad Community connects Members to peers, professionals, events, jobs, and development opportunities. Join as a Rookie or Pro Member.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant our recruitment insights? Hiring Managers, get the SportsGrad Talent newsletter👉 Subscribe to SportsGrad TalentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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