Google Alerts is a feature which searches the web for any News, Videos, Blog Stories, etc… on a user-submitted topic. The captured results are forwarded to a designated email address. The user can select the frequency for receiving the results (Daily, Weekly, As-it-Happens).

TSR recommends this feature to all Sports Industry employment candidates. Google Alerts will allow you to stay current and informed with all Sports Industry employer news and information, selecting the employer(s) of choice as the submission topic.

During the Interview:

Transform the interview from a question/answer session into a “business conversation.” Let the Hiring Manager(s) know how knowledgeable you are of the current financial state of the company, marketing initiatives, plans for mobile penetration, etc…. This newly acquired knowledge will be provided by the Google Alerts system.

When selecting a company for the search criteria, make sure you place quotation marks outside of the company’s name. This helps to eliminate irrelevant search results. It would also be wise to create an outline, summarizing company news and information related to the specific department where you are seeking employment (If the search results are this specific).

Approach the interview with confidence and not arrogance. Your goal is to show HOW you will be able to assist the company in reaching its goals and not yours. Know what the goals are or develop an intelligent hypothesis as to their future vision and what they are trying to accomplish.

IMPORTANT: You can enter multiple company names within this feature.

GOOGLE ALERTS: http://www.google.com/alerts

The TSR staff wants to reiterate the importance and purpose of the KEYWORDS Box. This feature is here to ensure candidates are aware of the most relevant “industry” terms related to a specific job description. Potential employers look for certain words and terms on the Resume/CV as a measurement of the candidates knowledge of and awareness of the responsibilities associated with the position.

If there is no obvious connection between the candidate and the job description and responsibilities, one should not attempt to create a nexus by randomly listing relevant keywords throughout the Resume/CV. Such behavior is unethical and dishonest. Also, this behavior which displays a lack of knowledge will be exposed either during the interview or later as an employee.

The TSR staff wants to instill integrity in each candidate or web visitor using our services.  When preparing a Resume/CV or Cover Letter, we can only match keywords with what lies in the candidates previous work and educational experiences. Our mission is to develop (if possible) a relationship between the candidate, the job requirements, and the potential employer. If such a relationship cannot be created, TSR will not attempt to fabricate one.

We remind you that a lack certain background experiences does not disqualify a candidacy. Having a specific educational discipline will many times compensate for a lack of experience.