In this episode, David reflects on their journey nearly a year and a half after graduating with a degree in International Football Business. David discusses the realities of entering the competitive football industry, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and understanding the diverse career paths available. David shares personal experiences, insights from industry professionals, and practical advice for recent graduates, including the significance of networking, volunteering, and maintaining visibility in the field.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

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  Manage Expectations: Graduates often expect to land jobs in the competitive football industry quickly. It's important to understand that many graduates are vying for the same roles.

  
  


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  Stay Visible and Relevant: Volunteering, writing thought pieces, or starting projects like a podcast can help maintain visibility in the industry while searching for a job.

  
  


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  Purposeful Experience: Gaining experience during university should be intentional. Rather than volunteering for the sake of it, focus on opportunities that align with your career goals and can lead to tangible outcomes.

  
  


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  Explore Diverse Opportunities: The football industry offers a wide range of roles beyond traditional club positions, including marketing, data analysis, and community engagement.

  
  


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  Networking and Tailoring Applications: Building a professional network through alumni connections and attending industry events is crucial. 

  
  

BEST MOMENTS

"You have to treat rejections as redirection. Sometimes it might not be the first step that you get, but take it in good faith."

"Your preparation for post-graduate life starts as early as you can make it start."

"There is just no set way to do it in the industry... There isn't a singular way to do things, right?"

"If you can make yourself worthy and ready to adapt to those skills really well, you put yourself at an advantage."

"You can feel like an outsider quite a lot of the time... it can be challenging to know if you're doing the right thing or not."

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HOST BIO

Right out of the block, David Chimbaza took his International Football Business degree to do exactly what it says on the tin: Launch his own International Football Business, DTCMEDIAUK. His company works with professional leaders & business owners in the football industry to create, monetize & scale their brands for their business & professional gains. Having created and managed multiple of his own sports social media accounts from the age of 15, many of which have scaled thousands of pounds & millions of views across 3 different platforms, David has constantly found ways to bring new and engaging entertainment to his audience.  Now documenting his story of managing his Global business, his experiences in Stewarding, digital management & many more, David will bring you a fresh insight into how anyone can conquer the industry. 
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