2020-2021 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

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Internship Coordinator C/O The Sports Team 7001 W. 56th St Las Vegas, NV 46254 To Internship Coordinator: The energy of the fans, the love of the stats, and the dedication to understanding the sports industry contributes to my interest in the summer Fan Development internship with The Sports Team working with Colts fans of all ages. I am fond of and align with your company’s mission and came across this position on your website. My pursuit of an Applied Statistics degree in addition to values of dedication, innovation and optimism align with your mission to improve the experience of the fans and continue its tradition of being one of the best football franchises in the country.

Working for Purdue Athletics Communications, since my arrival at Purdue, has given me insight to the athletic operations at a Big Ten University. I have developed the ability to make informed decisions quickly and adapt to a continually changing environment. More specifically, I worked as the main contact for men’s tennis in the 2019-2020 season for all home matches. With no previous knowledge of the sport, I successfully fulfilled the communication expectations. Weekly, I updated social media sites, researched statistics, edited programs, and contacted opposing sports information directors to distribute and obtain relevant updates and highlights.

Recently, I became Co-Founder and Vice President of the Sports Analytics organization at Purdue and holding gives me a platform to share my position for the integration of athletics and statistics to a broader audience. Through the organization, I lead the effort to collaborate with Purdue Athletics’ Sports Performance coaches to interpret and collect data to enhance student-athlete performance over the upcoming years. Moreover, I collaborate with driven people who also have a passion to learn statistics as it relates to athletics. Additionally, my interaction with fans and families of various ages as a Gameday Experience Host within Purdue Athletics allow me to use my interpersonal and improvisational skills. In both roles, I engage with a diverse team of people of varying perspectives, backgrounds, and experience level in the field, as are the fans. Again, I am available for a full-time, summer internship that runs from May to August and can be contacted at sallysports@purdue.edu or (765) 555-4321. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I am looking forward to your response. Sincerely, Sally Sports Enclosure: resume

Sample Job Description If you are interested in applying for a 2021 summer or season-long internship, we will accept resumes between the period of January 9, 2021 and February 17, 2021. Interns are typically interviewed in March/April with start dates in early May. Please specify in your cover letter if you're interested in summer only (May - August), summer/season (May - March), or season only internship (August - March). The Sports Team does not offer spring internships. Exactly how many interns The Sports Team will hire will not be decided until interviews have been completed. The Sports Team internships encompass all aspects of business in the NFL. Job Description: • Understanding the process of sports teams and sports management • Working with sports fans, players, coaches, and administration to develop procedures to elevate fan Experience. • Manage The Sports Team’s social media accounts and direct messages to fans. • Working independently on projects and collaborative with a diverse team. • Developing a positive and encouraging mindset for individuals or fans Qualifications may include: • Strong professional communication skills (Verbal and written) • Adaptable to a fast pace and ever changing work environment • Previous internship or work experience with sports teams preferred Resumes should be addressed to: Internship Coordinator C/O The Sports Team, 7001 W. 56th St Las Vegas, NV 46254

We are fortunate to have hundreds of outstanding candidates apply, though it makes the selection process quite challenging. We appreciate your interest in The Sports Team and wish you the best of luck in your internship search.

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