“70% of 2009 graduates did not have a job in place at commencement time……”

Lauren Lea, ’09 Intern, Black Enterprise Magazine

This is definitely an eye opening statement for the upcoming class of 2010. The current job market is nearly identical to where it was at this time last year.

The March Madness tournament is probably the most “unproductive” time of the year according to employers. This is no surprise. The games are very exciting. Most fans tune in to view a Cinderella upset one of the tournament favorites. 

When the tournament concludes most college seniors will be looking for employment opportunities. They may be the slackers (TIME), but it may be quite a large number. Job seekers will outnumber the availability of open opportunities. 

On April 5, 2010 the MADNESS ends. Sports Industry employers will see an increase in job applications,including unsolicited resume and cover letters. The question for all college seniors is whether you are prepared for the end of the MADNESS?

The Sports Industry is not immune from the state of the general economy. May sure you are well informed and prepared. CNBC does an outstanding job analyzing the economy by state employment numbers. CNBC publishes the names of the states that added jobs and computing also the number of unemployment claims for others.

Be productive and efficient in the job search

TSR Staff