You don't have to be the next Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady or A-Rod to forge a career in professional sports - but you might need to share their determination to get to the top. According to Forbes, the sports industry is booming, which could be good news for graduates with degrees in sports management. However, while such qualifications will carry a lot of weight with organizations, the highly competitive nature of the job market in this sector means candidates will often need intern or volunteer experience to give them the edge. Alternatively, graduates could work their way up from an entry-level job in the industry to that "corner office with a view of the field", the site said. Shining in sales position, for example, is one of the best ways to get management's attention as it shows you can get the fans through the gates. Others may wish to work up from a public relations (PR) role - like former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, who started out doing PR for the Los Angeles Rams. Whatever route graduates take, the site adds, they should be ready for a world of travel, "crazy" hours and often big rewards.  |