Front Office Features
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsEach week on Front Office Features we have a discussion with a sports business executive in an effort to take you behind the curtain and learn more about the inner-workings of sports business and provide insights to help jump start and grow your sports business career.
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GUEST - Chad Estis - Dallas Cowboys - EVP Business Operations
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode we welcome Chad Estis, EVP, Business Operations with the Dallas Cowboys. Chad discusses the beginning of his career as a telemarketer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. We dive into, "getting your foot in the door through sales." We walk through what Chad and his team look for in resumes with entry level, mid-level and senior level positions. He basically tells you what to say in the interview! Career Momentum is a term Chad uses that Rob is 100% going to steal moving forward. We en...
GUEST - Brian Gainor - VP Innovation - Legends
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutesWe welcome Brian Gainor, VP of Innovation of Legends. Brian is a great example of there are more options to work in sports other than the four major professional leagues. He talks about getting his start by volunteering at the University of Florida. We discuss how he decided to get his Masters at Ohio University. Many of you are asking the question, should I go get my Masters. Brian gives you his insight. We discuss what he does every day and where sports is growing. Give a listen and please...
Baseball Takes Over the World
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourBuenos noches amigos! Chris recaps his hell week at his house that included the stomach bug and a flooded basement. Rob may. be jet setting off to Barcelona for his 15th wedding anniversary. We dive into the World Baseball Classic and discuss the momentum Baseball can capitalize on from the epic showdown of Ohtani vs Trout. Amazingly, the WBC Final was the most watched Baseball game ever. With the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports and the demise of the Bally Sports Networks, we discuss the future ...
GUEST - Jake Hirshman - Data & Analytics - Arizona Diamondbacks
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesJake Hirshman, Manager of Business Solutions for the Arizona Diamondbacks and host of Life in the Front Office podcast, joins Rob on the show. Jake is an interesting cat. He has two masters degrees, is a two-time author plus a STICK on the golf course. Rob can't wrap his brain around how he spends time with his family, important job, done everything he has done and is a 5 handicap. WILD. For the first time in public, Jake tells a story about how he was fired from a baseball operations job and...
Rob Wants To Go to The Movies?!?!
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourIt's school vacation week and Chris and his family headed up to New Hampshire for the Weekend where they partook in some of Rob's nightmare activities that involve the cold. The guys agree that anything that requires being outside in cold weather is not for them. Also, Rob has a bone to pick with a local department chain. Chris recaps his yearly Super Bowl adventure that entailed The Killers, Machine Gun Kelly, and The Chainsmokers. Chris once again also may or may not have complained about h...
Get Hired by the Boston Celtics - GUEST - Kate Sullivan
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutesWe welcome another guest to the show from the Boston Celtics who is hiring! Kate Sullivan who is the Celtics Inside Sales Manager is looking to hire you! Kate tells her very relatable story about how she started her career in the Inside Sales Department with the Boston Red Sox and the steps she took to make that a reality. Kate and Rob hit on Front Office Features mantra 'Effort and Attitude' and telling your why. Why do you want a career in sports? And ENOUGH with the "I just want to get my ...
GUEST - Max McGonigle - Boston Celtics Dir. Partnership & Commercial Strategy
January 24, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutesWe have a guest! Rob's friend and Celtics colleague, Max McGonigle joins the show. We discuss, Max's background, networking internally and externally, what Max does on a day to day basis and Max is currently hiring. The job opening Max is looking to fill has more than 1,000 applicants - 1,000!! How do you separate yourself from over 1,000 people? Max gives you the answers to the test! Plus Rob sings to Max and tells a story about how Sid Bream made him cry as a 9 year old. Please give a list...
From Dream Job to Reality
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWe start off by diving into Chris's recent promotion to Vice President at Fenway Sports Management. Chris shares his appreciation for all those who have helped get him here including his parents, colleagues, and this podcast. Rob shares the LinkedIn note from Alex Littlejohn that helps us keep going with this podcast. Appreciation and gratitude makes it much easier for us to find the time. We dive into whether and when it is appropriate to take a call from a recruiter in regards to a new job....
Don't Talk About It, Be About It
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutesHappy New Year! We are back and of course better than ever. A lot has happened in the world of sports and Rob and Chris's world since we last did a Podcast. Rob had his best day ever with his daughter at a Celtics game and Chris ran the gauntlet of events with the Bowl Game, Winter Classic and now Frozen Fenway. Rob also had his best New Years Eve with kids while Chris and Rachel pounded Chinese food for 10. We address the conundrum of having missed out on any sports job or intern experience ...
Sending the Perfect LinkedIn Message
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourChris has a beef to pick with one colleague and is calling for a promotion of another. The World Cup is off to a roaring start and the US found their way into the next round. Rob gives the most half assed apology based on our last podcast when he went in on the kid who wrote an article on him. We debate if this is really an apology or just Rob trying to feel better about what he said. The Royal Family is in town this week and throwing Chris's Friday into a tizzy. The Red Sox and FSM announced...
Getting Back to the Basics
November 10, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutesRob made a trip to his alma mater, Springfield College to enlighten tomorrow's sports executives. He was also interviewed for the school newspaper that sent him into a tizzy. A long overdue "Rob Rant" was brought out by the ass-end of the spectrum of kids. We dive into how it's OK to be vulnerable and admit you don't have all the answers. Coming with more poignant questions is more impressive than trying to prove you know it all. Chris had an epiphany while emptying the dishwasher that led to...
They're All Going to Laugh At You
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourThis could be dubbed the Adam Sandler podcast as we somehow kept finding our way back to the Sandman as Chris saw him live at the new MGM Music Hall last night. Chris recaps his trip up to Montreal as he and Rob discuss how crazy it is that he is now colleagues with Jack Tipton. Highly recommend seeing an NHL: game in Montreal if you ever have the opportunity. Also, a shout out to Matt Ferry of the Yankees as Rob recently caught up with him on a Springfield College networking call. We find ou...
The FoF Wives Tell All...
September 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourHappy 3 Year Anniversary! FoF turns 3 and we have our most special guests to date as the wives of Front Office Features join the guys to celebrate the milestone. Prior to Amy and Rachel jumping on, we discuss 2 quick topics around surrounding yourself with smarter people and Rob's fear of social posting. We take a trip down memory lane and hear the wive's take on the start of FoF and their initial thoughts when they first heard about the idea of it. We finally hear Amy's side of the story on ...
The Boys are Back in Town
August 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourAfter a long hiatus Rob and Chris get back at it and pick up like we never left. We recap all that has happened over the past 2 months; spoiler alert, it's a lot. Rob had the golf trip of a lifetime as he hit up Pinehurst for a few days and played 7 rounds, including a few barefoot. Also, we learn Rob actually found a show he enjoys as he's hooked on the F1 Netflix show. Chris went to Jersey and Vegas which likely means his fist pumping was in full swing. He also landed Covid for the second t...
NBA Finals, US Open and Epic Rob Rants
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutesWe recap the month that has been since our last episode that kept Chris and Rob busier than ever. Chris turned 40 and had Paul McCartney sing Happy Birthday to him, Rob went to the NBA Finals, and the US Open came to Boston which netted Chris a new driver from Rory McIlroy. Throughout his NBA Playoff experience, Rob reflected on how far he has come from his days in Battlecreek. Rob goes on an all-time rant as he receives 2 LinkedIn messages that trigger him. He is FIRED up and you have to hea...
The Return of FOF
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutesWe are finally back! The Crain and Valente households went through Covid hell as everyone came down with it in their family causing a bit of a delayed return. Plus Rob has also been a little busy with the NBA Playoffs and Chris has made a return to more games at Fenway Park. We dive into Rob's assessment of the key differences between working in the minor leagues and what it is now like to work in the major's. He finds the main difference to be the process that includes more individuals on th...
Rob is a Boston Celtic.
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutesHUGE NEWS!!! Rob is joining the Boston Celtics as their new Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships. Rob shares insight into his decision and how this came to be after a long road of networking and relationship building with the folks at the Celtics over the course of 3 years. In what has been a long journey throughout his career, he has landed with an iconic franchise in a role that he loves. This also was a prime example of how much your name and brand matters as evident by the outpouring of...
The Key To Success Is Being Inconvenienced
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourChris and Rob break down the important stuff to kick off this week in regards to whether or not chimichangas are overrated or not. Rob also then shares his workout regime and breaks down the difference between Pilates and Yoga. We also learn Rob was on time "that guy" at a craps table breaking his own rule. Chris is relieved that the MLB and MLBPA had cooler heads prevail that allows him to get his life back on track. In other food news, Rob does not appreciate that Capri Sun has not updated ...
Steak Dinners and First World Problems
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutesChris and Rob are back at it. After discussing some of their favorite meals and Chris complaining about how many steaks he's been eating they dive into what it's like to be an employee going through a lockout. Chris shares how invested emotionally you can be as it directly ties to your livelihood. But then also sheds some light on the perspective that you need to have with a country like the Ukraine going through what they are. We discuss Gene from Turnkey's interview and how he encourages pe...
Gene DeFilippo - Managing Director - Turnkey Search
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutesGene DeFilippo joins Front Office Features to discuss his long career in College Athletics. Gene was the long time Athletic Director for Boston College. Gene walks us through what it takes to work in College Athletics and how to navigate career pitfalls. Gene takes us deep into the inner workings of BC's Athletic Department when they moved from the Big East Conference to the ACC. He describes, in detail that process and gives advice to Texas and Oklahoma's athletic departments who are in the ...
All Things Super Bowl 56
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesChris has escaped his 10 day quarantine and survived the Super Bowl trip to LA. Chris recaps his Covid experience that consisted of old school video games, dropped off meals at the backdoor, and lots of binge watching. After escaping his porch, he headed out to LA for the Super Bowl to rub elbows with the industry and kiss some babies. From seeing Shaq DJ on stage to sipping tequila with athletes, it was a successful Super Bowl weekend trip. Rob and Chris discuss how much they enjoyed the Sup...
Bob Lynch - Founder & President SponsorUnited
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutesRob is on his own tonight as Chris is out with COVID and relegated to the porch (GREAT Pearl Jam song) in case de Valente. Good news is he is feeling good, and better news is we have a great guest! Bob Lynch started this career in media which lead to the Miami Dolphins, Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment and now running SponsorUnited which is the go-to tool (not an ad) in the sports business world. Bob talks about how it all started, where it is growing and Sponsor University. Their program he...
How to Apply for an Internal Sports Job Posting
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutesWe go OFF the rails early and often in this episode. Chris sends us down a crazy path after Rob brings up his recent promotion that you need to hear to believe. Let's just say Chris sings a song about a Nun that leaves Rob in tears. After going down multiple rabbit holes from Twitter vs Instagram to other random thoughts, we get somewhat back on track and tackle real life stuff. Looking to change jobs internally? We lay out the process you should follow prior to the job being posted and what ...
Will Walsh - Director, Digital & Content LAFC
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourTrue to our word we have someone on the podcast this week who knows what the hell they are talking about in the world of social media and sports. Will Walsh, Fighting Irish alum, joins us to give us amazing insight into the realities of working in Digital and Content for a sports organization. Will shares a great anecdote on his first day on the job and how his Mom kept him moving in the right direction once again proving Mom knows best. We touch on the importance of a recommendation and how ...
The Evolution of Sports Social Media Departments
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutesHappy New Year! Rob and Chris are back at it and feeling better than ever. We hear about Rob's Italian feast that he made on Christmas day where Chris makes him an honorary Ginzo. We hear the backstory on why the Wasabi Fenway Bowl was canceled and the ripple effects it has on the people involved. We discuss the AMAZING story of Michael Gartner, the former owner of the Iowa Cubs, and how he presented his former employees with massive checks as a thank you for their efforts over the years. Thi...
Not Ready To Say Goodbye
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutesHappy 40th Birthday to our Founder, Rob! The FoF crew went out and celebrated the big event this past weekend at Night Shift Brewing with Rob's friends and family while his wife Amy surprised him with a tribute video. We announced 2 weeks ago that we had the biggest news of Front Office Features yet. In the spirit of full transparency, we walk the listeners through the decision that almost came to end Front Office Features as a podcast. While using our own advice and assessment of our "Why" w...
Fenway Sports Hits the Ice
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutesChris and Rob are back after a hiatus and a Thanksgiving break. Big news out of Fenway Sports Group as they announced they purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins. A huge move by the organization as it adds an NHL team to an already impressive portfolio. Chris dives into some behind the scenes processes and thoughts on how this all came together and what the future holds for Fenway. We then discuss the future of ESPN and streaming with the announcement by Disney that they will pour $33 billion into...
Topgolf Invades Fenway Park
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutesThe Crain and Valente household made their way into Boston this past Saturday for an Italian dinner in the North End followed by Topgolf Live at Fenway Park. It was Chris's first experience playing Top Golf and quite possibly Rachel and Amy's first time swinging a golf club. The crew had a blast that was capped with more fun at the Cask N Flagon. Rob details the business model behind Top Golf Live and all the logistics that goes into the traveling road show. Callaway, Rob's parent company who...
Nailing Your Sports Job Interview
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutesHappy Halloween! Rob has a hilarious story as someone stole his table that his family put out to distribute trick or treating. Rob also shares a fun fact on meteorology that he learned today. We have an update on a listener who had received the worst advice we had ever heard in regards to landing a coaching gig. Great news is he is on the right track now. Bobby Valentine is running for Mayor and released an amazing rap video asking people to vote for him. Plus Chris shares a fun fact that Bob...
The Future of Regional Sports Networks
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutesChris's wild MLB Playoff run came to an end this past week as the Red Sox fell to the Houston Astros. We touch on how Fenway has never been more electric and was all made possible by a much younger audience. Rob gets HUGE news that his basketball games are coming back and Chris starts the countdown to Rob's inevitable ACL tear. We take a deep dive into the world of sports and TV viewership. The NFL dominates on an annual basis as they own roughly 95% of the top 100 watched shows on TV through...
FROM THE VAULT - Sam Kennedy - Boston Red Sox CEO & President
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutesChris is at Fenway Park all week with the Red Sox in the ALCS. Go Sox! And Rob is headed out of town to Philly for Topgolf meetings. With all that, we figured we'd try something new. WE are reaching into the Front Office Features Vault and re-sharing our discussion with Sam Kennedy, the President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox. Sam gave phenomenal advice on getting your career started and what he looks for when adding to the Front Office of the Boston Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choice...
Was this Worst Sports Job Advice Ever?
October 14, 2021 13:12 - 50 minutesThe Boston Red Sox are in the ALCS again. Chris and Rob played a HUGE role in making that happen by cheering them on and putting the $ in the organization's pocket. :) We dissect what quite possibly be the worst sports job advice we've ever heard. A prospective sports job seeker looking to work as an Assistant Basketball Coach was told the famous "get your foot in the door with anything and work your way to the bench." WRONG! We get a great email which always helps remind us on why we do this...
Behind the Scenes of the MLB Playoffs
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutesSox vs Yankees. Does it get any better? The MLB Playoffs are here as the regular season has concluded and now the fun begins. We go behind the scenes and discuss the economics and inner workings of the difference between the regular season and playoffs. We learn how the crown jewel events become MLB run with the majority of revenue going towards revenue sharing. Rob will be on hand with Chris tomorrow evening to capture riveting content for FoF's social channels. Rob shares a great promotion ...
The Larry Tanker Champions
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutesRob and Chris make their triumphant return as Champions of the World in Golf's most important tournament to happen this past month, the Larry Tanker Invitational. The Ryder Cup can't hold a candle to this tan jacket. Rob and Chris rundown a crazy few weeks of sports before diving into reminding people why they are actually in college. Make sure to find some time to network with that alumni base and not make the same mistake as Rob. Don't end up in the Enterprise managers training program! We ...
The Massive Business of Golf
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutesWe are back after a short hiatus with Rob returning from Texas for his first week on the job with TopGolf. We learn Rob's approach to starting a new job and what he deems to be a successful approach. He encourages listeners to ask questions and advice from those around you. In typical Rob fashion, we learn some interesting "sayings" that only Rob would know. Chris is digging out from his household quarantine that had him Dad duty and juggling work with Rachel secluded on the porch. We discuss...
A Special Guest Surprise for Rob
August 31, 2021 16:26 - 52 minutesThe Rob Crain farewell tour continues on. Rob joined the WooSox Golf Tournament as a guest today and realized for the first time the team will be just fine without him. We then surprise Rob with a special guest to take it all back to Battlecreek. Martie Cordaro, Rob's mentor, father figure, and the person he credits the most for his success, joined Chris to give us a look back on the journey of our beloved Rob Crain. We learn about the origin of the moniker Boston Rob, which Rob contests afte...
Umpire Farts, Rob's Farewell Tour, and Baseball Cards
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutesWe breakdown Rob's farewell tour that had nothing but amazing moments over the past week. Rob was fortunate to have a former employee make the journey to Worcester to bid adieu to Rob and showcase his appreciation for the impact he had on him and his family. In the truest display of the power of sports we all possess to impact people's lives for the positive, this shines through as a key moment. Rob declared the Friday night game as one of the most fulfilling games of his career. Zach, Chris'...
Rob is Leaving the Worcester Red Sox
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourOUR BIGGEST PODCAST NEWS EVER IS HERE. Rob is leaving Minor League Baseball after 17 years with one of the most impressive resumes you can find. 3 Ballpark Builds, Team President of the Yankees AAA team, CRO of the Red Sox AAA team, and countless lives impacted. We walk you through the whole process on how he decided to leave MilB to join Topgolf as their new Regional Director of Global Partnership for the Northeast. Rob's epiphany came on New Years Eve this past year when he closed a deal fo...
Go Get Your Sports Job Promotion Today
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutesChris and Rob are back at it after Chris's week of concerts at Fenway Park that left him feeling old and tired. Chris insists Rob watches the Woodstock 99 documentary to take him back to the 90's. Rob wants to get something off his chest about hiring managers over selling you on what your job responsibilities will be when applying for a minor league sales role. When you hear you will be working in the community, helping with marketing, and having a well rounded day.... it's all about you sell...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutesAloha! Chris is back from vacation and the guys hit the ground running. While Chris was swimming with the turtles, Rob was busy with his 5 year old Daughter's birthday party which also entailed flooding in his basement. The Olympics are underway but no one is watching... The guys think it is the same issue as the bubble last year as taking away fans hurts the viewing experience on TV. Rob encourages the listeners to find a way into the Olympic and World Cup committees as the host cities prepa...
The NCAA NIL Floodgates Have Opened
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesRob and Chris are back together for the first time in a while..., and A LOT has changed in the sports world since they last spoke. Rob shares the life of a SVP in the Minor Leagues after a week of rain, cold, and fireworks. Rob ranked it as the top 3 worst moments of his life. We take a deep drive into the ever changing world of the NCAA and how NIL is here to stay. The market was open for business right away with athletes signing deals at a breaktaking pace. Chris is fed up with the NCAA and...
I Googled "How Do I Get a Job in Sports"
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode Rob is flying solo. He discusses a great article written by his colleague about finding your passion in sports business. Then Rob Googles "How do I get a job in sports?" Rob, shouting to himself, disagrees with many of the first articles that pop up on the Google machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Openly HQ is Changing The Sports Job Search
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutesYou've graduated with a sports management degree and now what? We always get asked where do I look for jobs. Well Matt Morrison, CEO and Founder of Openly HQ is changing the game and has created a Glassdoor type site for sports job seekers. We dive into where the idea stemmed from and how he differentiates himself from the other traditional job boards. They've taken an approach of ensuring quality over quantity and providing resources for job seekers such as resume tips and interview prep. On...
The Unfortunate Stigma In Ticket Sales
June 12, 2021 17:37 - 47 minutesRob is headed in early to Polar Park to open the doors to 5,000 police officers to honor a fallen Worcester officer this past week. We dive into how important a role sports plays in healing communities during times of need and how much our society has missed this aspect over the past year. Rob asks Chris about his former boss, Lou Lamoriello, the current GM of the Islanders which takes Chris down memory lane. Chris claims Lou to be the most intimidating human on the Planet and has trouble des...
The Future of Front Office Features
June 01, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutesChris tried to take his family to a Red Sox game and it turned into a picnic in the suite due to the rain all Memorial Day Weekend. Zach got a ball thrown up to him by the Marlins and immediately tried to throw it back in true 5 year old fashion. Rob and his wife headed out on the town for their first date night in over a year leading to Rob drinking raw eggs for an after dinner drink as only Rob could. We then dive into why there was no podcast last week and the future of Front Office Featur...
The Opening of Polar Park - Uncensored
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesRob is back on the same day Massachusetts announces the return of fans to 100% capacity at the end of the month. Chris gets a reprieve in this episode as Rob does an amazing job on bringing us truly behind the scenes on the weeks leading up to Opening Day at the WooSox. This is an absolute must listen for anyone looking to work in sports with a blow by blow account of each day and every issue that can go wrong before the first pitch. In true Rob fashion, he has a rabbit story before we actual...
Inside the Sports Job Interview Process
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutesChris rides solo again as Rob has Game 2 of his 12 game homestand. We hear a great story about the WooSox Opening Day ceremony that featured a 92 year old Bob Cousy quite literally stealing the show. As promised, we have Sam Marteka join us to take us behind the scenes on his current job search as he gets ready to graduate from Syracuse in a few weeks. Sam shares some the mistakes he has made along the way and how he continually is improving his process. While he still hasn't landed his dream...
'Cause Everything Is Going To Be Alright
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutesChris rides solo for the first time ever as our good buddy Rob is ensuring the WooSox Ballpark is all set for Opening Day next week. If you have a moment, send him a message and let him know you are thinking of him with all the stress he is dealing with for the THIRD time. Chris speaks directly to the upcoming graduating class and congratulates them on their amazing accomplishment and reminds them to stay on course to land their dream role. Too many people succumb to the pressure from friends...
Overcoming Nepotism in your Sports Career
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourSPECIAL CO-HOST ALERT! Rob is off doing his day job and breaking the news to WooSox season ticket holders around Opening Day protocols. Returning guest, Brian Specia fills in admirably with Chris as the two old friends pick up where they left off. Chris quickly touches on the "Super League" that came and went in the blink of an eye while watching the Red Sox vs Mets in the background. Poor DeGrom. Brian and Chris dive into the NFL draft which airs tonight and the amazing power behind the even...
Nailing Your Sports Interview 2.0
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourSports Jobs are back! Chris and Rob get back to the basics and provide you the answers to the test to help you nail your interview and land your dream job in sports. We touch on separating yourself from the pack by bringing the heat in your interview. Want to get yourself out of the dreaded pile? Listen to this episode and you'll immediately be in a better position to secure a spot in our crazy world. If you still say "get your foot in the door", want to work in marketing but are applying for...