Including a target skills section on a resume is crucial for several reasons. First and foremost, it provides a quick snapshot of your qualifications, allowing employers to swiftly identify your key strengths and areas of expertise. In a competitive job market, where hiring managers often sift through numerous resumes, a well-crafted skills section enables you
12 Reasons Why You Need a Coaching Portfolio
Having a coaching portfolio is crucial for several reasons, as it serves as a comprehensive and organized representation of your coaching experience, achievements, and philosophy. Here are key reasons why you need a coaching portfolio: 1. Professional Presentation: A coaching portfolio provides a polished and professional presentation of your coaching career. It showcases your commitment
Been at a Bad Program? Been Out of Coaching? Here’s What to Do On Your Resume!
Written by Bill Vasko, Founder of XO Coach and The Coaching Portfolio Guide What to do on a resume if you are at a bad program Over the years, I have gotten questions from coaches about how to overcome unsuccessful coaching stints or experience at programs that did not have much success on the field
Getting Your Foot In the Door – Advice For Young Coaches Looking for College Jobs
Written By: Bill Vasko, College Coach & Founder of The Coaching Portfolio Guide The competition for GA and entry level college coaching positions, even at the lower divisions, is insane. This is especially true in football and basketball. There are so many coaches and aspiring coaches, young and old, who are looking to get their
Tips to Nail Your Next Coaching Job Interview
You Got the Interview….Now What? Have you ever been in a coaching interview and absolutely bombed on answering questions you knew you should have nailed? Being able to tell your story during a coaching interview requires three key points: Problems. Solutions. Results. No matter how tough the questions might be, an AD or head coach
Avoid These Common Mistakes on Your Coaching Resume
It’s very easy to overlook some simple mistakes that many coaches make on their resume. Here are some of the most common mistakes we see when doing resume reviews that you should try to avoid. Resumes that are too long. I once did a resume review on an 8 page resume. Insert mindblown emoji here!!
Top Resume, Portfolio, and Interview Tips for Coaches During the Job Search Process
This is a busy time of year for high school and college coaches who are going through the process of applying for a new coaching position. The job search process can be a stressful time filled with anxiety and rejection. Addressing deficiencies in your resume, portfolio, and interviewing skills can help you be more successful
Developing a Professional Coaching Portfolio for Basketball Coaches
When coaches ask me what they can do to stand out in the job search process, I ask them if they have their coaching portfolio prepared. Many coaches aren’t sure what a portfolio consists of, let alone have one prepared! The coaching portfolio is a tool that provides a potential employer insight on you as
You Got the Interview….Now What?
Have you ever been in a coaching interview and absolutely bombed on answering questions you knew you should have nailed? Maybe you talked too much? Maybe you didn’t talk enough? Maybe you didn’t fully understand the question and you rattled off a response that was completely irrelevant to the question? Being able to tell your
Didn’t Get The Interview or Job Offer? Here’s Why!
There are several reasons why you may not get an interview for a position you applied for, or why you didn’t get the offer after interviewing. Understanding what some of these reasons may be will help you prepare and limit any objections you may face during the process. If you need help with your coaching
What to do on a resume or portfolio if you are at a bad program
This article is brought to you by The Coaching Portfolio Guide. Over the years, I have gotten the question from coaches about how to overcome unsuccessful coaching stints or experience at programs that did not have much success on the field or court. If you’ve been in coaching long enough, at some point you’ll be
March Madness and the Job Search Process
This article is brought to you by The Coaching Portfolio Guide. March Madness is a terrific time of year! We all enjoy watching the Blue Bloods and the Bracket Busters. This year’s tournament has provided plenty of exciting moments from St. Peter’s run to The Elite Eight, to Coach K’s journey in his final tournament