The SportsGrad Podcast

Hello friends, One particular question keeps hitting our inbox, that is... "Who should I connect with?" To help transform your scattergun approach into a targeted and strategic one, tune into this episode. Plus, if you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan Or if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if...

Hello friends! What does this rugby coach know about jobs in sport? Quite a bit!! Meet Adam Kyle, HR Business Partner at the Australian Sports Commission. Adam has seen his fair share of candidates, and knows exactly when someone has done exceptional interview preparation. How does he know? Because he did over 20 hours of prep for his job!! However you can spend 20 hours preparing on the right thi...

Hello friends! You've heard from us, now it's time to hear from 5 students who have networked their way into jobs. No matter what your situation, take a leaf out of these 5 super star stories. * If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan Or if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get...

Hello friends! Of all the annual events in sport, it does not get bigger than the Super Bowl. Our man Michael Wolfert from episode #8 has been in the Cincinnati Bengals Partnerships Team since they had their dismal 2-14 season in 2019. Now, he’s about to get on the plane to Los Angeles to experience a career highlight that will take something extraordinary to top. Of course, we had to touch base t...

Hello friends! Want to know the #1 thing that has changed our careers for the better? People. We can’t figure it all our by ourselves - just look at us! People have been invaluable on our journey, so tune in today to hear how we met the right person at the right time to take our career forward. * If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan Or if you’...

Hello friends! We are back and more excited than ever for another year of POD! To kick off the year we’re going to help you keep the job odds forever in your favour. We know 80% of jobs live in the hidden job market, we know who you know is far more important than what you know… So today, we give you the blueprint to network your way into sport. * If you want to learn more about us, feel free to c...

G’day friends!! What a rollercoaster of a year it has been!! And how are we already at episode 150?! Time seriously flies. To celebrate the milestone and recap our first full calendar year, today we’re reflecting on 5 things we learned growing SportsGrad in 2021. There’s been lockdowns, new products, coastal living, resignations, new sponsors and new jobs for many many followers. We’ve both experi...

Have you ever been thrown the curveball of accepting a job outside of sport? It might not be as bad as first thought. Many people take a LONG time to break into sport, but as we saw with Andrew Ryan on Tuesday, sometimes it can take you straight to the top. Until then, find out if it’s worthwhile or not, and how you can transfer the experience into sport. Got a question you want answered? Feel fre...

Ever wondered what goes on behind a billion dollar sports broadcast deal? The majority of revenue is sport comes from media rights, but how does anyone know what it’s worth? And how do you sell it to a broadcaster? If you’re interested in the business of sport, valuing and selling commercial assets... Hold on tight as Andrew Ryan walks us through the ins and outs of a broadcast deal. We cover: How...

Has a job come up that you’d LOVE to get but you don’t think you’re ready for? Even if you miss out, there’s so much to gain from applying that will make future you ready to grab it. To find out what to gain and how to gain it, tune into episode #147: “I’m not qualified. Should I apply?" Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan You can also find us...

When Jacob started a Masters of Sport Management at the beginning of the pandemic he seriously questioned whether he would be able to secure a job on graduation, let alone halfway through his degree. Enter Softball Western Australia, who spotted Jacob’s potential immediately. Since starting in May, he’s gone on to work with an Olympic sport in an Olympic year and travel to the most remote parts of...

Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), so today we’re uncovering their opportunities to work in sport! To lead us through it is Anna Livingston, Chief Diversity & People Officer at Tennis Australia. Tune in to find out what questions you should ask employers, what orgs are doing to make their workplace inclusive, and how you can get experience if you want to work with...

G’day friends!! Not a professional athlete but would LOVE to coach professional athletes? Don’t worry, there’s still hope for you. Our case in point, Fleur McIntyre, transitioned from 12 years in academia to the Sydney Kings! This pod has genuinely got it all: Fleur teaches us how to develop our own development plan, deliver a spray, connect with athletes, and even Luc Longley gets a mention! We c...

G’day friends!! Ever get stuck not knowing what to ask at the end of an interview? If you don't have any questions, you're missing out on an opportunity to show how ready you came. PLUS, how do you know if you and the manager are a good fit? Jump in for 6 questions that will make the panel go "oooh yeah they really did their prep" Enjoy grads!! Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connec...

You've seen the selections, but what REALLY goes on behind the scenes on draft night? How do clubs make decisions on players? How do they forecast the ladder to predict the value of future picks? And how do you get to be THE analytics person behind the biggest recruiting decisions? Binuk Kodituwakku is on the pod to answer all those questions and more. We cover: Working on draft night Analytics be...

Want to stand out in a job interview? Calling in advance is a great move, but what do you ask them? And how do you do it in a way that's positive? On today's pod, we dive into everything you need to know about asking questions that leave a good impression before the interview, without wasting the hiring manager's time. Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reu...

G’day friends!! Tom Scollay is the mentor he wish he had as a young athlete. Driven by a professional career cut short, Tom has turned his attention to helping young cricketers reach their potential. Since then, he's ended up working with the best players in the world, including Australian stars Josh Phillipe, Will Pucovski, and Darcy Short. In doing so, his social media following has grown beyond...

G’day friends!! How did you feel walking into you last job interview? Nervous? Anxious? Second guessing everything you've done? At least one of us is guilty of pacing around the MCG for 35 minutes pretending to be on the phone answering practice questions... When the pressure is on, confidence is key. Here's 7 things to keep up your sleeve. Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect wi...

G’day friends!! The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is approaching quick and they need the best people involved. But what roles are on offer? And who do they look for? To answer all your questions, we've called on the Head of Workforce, Hiam Katrib. Prior to working with the World Cup, Hiam has helped staff almost every Olympic Games since Sydney 2000 We cover: When certain jobs become available The n...

How you answer this question says a lot about you. It signals what's important to you, your values, and the weight of your influence. Play it safe and you quickly go back into the pile. Get it right and you can captivate an interview panel. If you prefer the latter, dive into today's episode. Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan You can also fin...

G’day friends!! Are you aware of how professional teams bring home the bacon? It's more than just tickets, sponsorship and broadcast. To run us through the innovative ways the Rajasthan Royals are leveraging their brand, we a are joined by Rohit Ramasubramanian, Head of New Ventures at the Rajasthan Royals. We cover: Working at one of the biggest IPL franchises Skills needed to work in New Venture...

G’day friends!! Missed out on a job recently? Missed out regularly? Feeling like you've hit a bit of a roadblock and not sure what do do next? Before you go looking for any old job, try these 3 ideas to get you back on track. Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan You can also find us on insta @sportsgrad And if you're interested in more podcasts...

G’day friends!! Today on the show is one of our favourite SportsGrad Members, Anshul Thakran. Have you ever thought about making a jump overseas to find a dream job? It can be pretty daunting no matter who you are... The logistics, the lack of connections, the new culture, the visas!! But if you can persevere and learn how the system works, the results are incredible. Today, Anshul explains exactl...

G'day friends! Ever been asked to explain the not-so-great parts about you? Sharing your weaknesses is a curly proposition... God forbid you end up oversharing and completely trip yourself up!! Fret not, there are ways to address this and STILL come out on top. Tune in as we show you how. Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben , Ryan You can also find us...

G’day legends!! Question: How do you get 86,174 people to create history at the MCG? Further, how do you even get to be part of the team creating history?? Today we unpack the Communications strategy behind the record crowd at the Women's T20 World Cup Final with Max Abbott. After also working on the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England, Max is now focusing on the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia 202...