First job tips

In a new series designed to help you find your feet in the sector, we collect quick first job tips, stories and laughs from our CIMSPA colleagues

CIMSPA colleagues share their advice to those looking to find or starting their first role in the sector in answer to the question “What’s one thing you wish you had known before starting your first job in sport and physical activity and why?”

In order of appearance:

Clare Dunn MCIMSPA, CMgr – Associate Director of Business Engagement

Dani Halsall MCIMSPA – Workforce Development Manager (North West) Former Team GB Athlete

Andy McGill MCIMSPA – Head of Education and Career Development

Susie Benson MCIMSPA, CMgr – Head of Workforce Development

Robyn Lock MCIMSPA – Workforce Development Manager (Wales)

Oxford Brookes University student Keiran on a work placement monitoring data by the side of a football pitch as the team trains

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