Dear Buffy,
I am a junior attending College in New York. I am from New York City originally, and have recently contemplated my future career plans. I have participated in an internship program at McCann-Erickson Advertising in the account management department this past summer. I've known my whole life that my passion is in sports. I have played organized sports since I was five and continue to play on my college team. I want to attempt to pursue a future in Sports. I can see myself working in the business aspect of sports, or possibly some sort of PR work involved with sports. Where can I look for summer internship opportunities in these sorts of fields. Preferably with professional sports teams. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,Looking for summer internship
Dear Looking,
I would suggest that you try getting a summer internship with a team in your hometown or where you already have family. Go to the offices of every team and see if you could talk to the head of human resources or Director of Ticket Sales and ask if you can do an internship and do this around the holidays. You may not get anything lined up until spring break, but at least you are getting some names and contacts. Then at spring break go at them again. Don't call and wait for someone to call you back. Go to their offices.
- Buffy
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