The idea of applying to work for a sports team can be intimidating. There are many misconceptions about working in the world of sports including that you must be an athlete or sports fanatic to work in the industry. However, the reality is that many teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, are looking to recruit, hire and retain the best people for a wide range of positions.

Attendees will also have the opportunity after the workshop to complete a digital on-demand interview that can be shared with hiring managers at the Philadelphia Eagles to be considered for future openings

In this workshop attendees will learn:

• The different opportunities and departments that exist within the Philadelphia Eagles Front Office Business Operations.

• The culture, work environment and exciting challenges that come with working in the industry.

• The experience and transferrable skills that hiring managers are looking for when filling openings.

• Useful resources and best practices to find opportunities within sports.

• How candidates can best position themselves to stand out when applying to and interviewing for positions with a sports team.

• The technology and programs that the team has implemented to source and evaluate candidates in addition to diversifying the candidate pool and retaining top talent.

About Colleen Scoles

Colleen Scoles has been a Talent Acquisition Manager with the Philadelphia Eagles for over 11 years. She started her career in Executive Search before transitioning to corporate Talent Acquisition. She has always enjoyed being a connector of talent to opportunity, actively sourcing passive candidates and has been successful in building relationships with hiring managers and colleges to ensure that the team has access to a diverse and talented pipeline of candidates. Colleen received her BS in Sociology from West Chester University and is a certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter through AIRS.