Meet Allison Robison, the Executive General Manager of People and Culture at Cricket Australia. Allison leads recruitment and culture for one of the nation's most iconic sports organisations, helping build teams that bring cricket to life. Her insights into hiring practices, including strategies for acing interviews and crafting standout applications, are invaluable. With a background in senior roles at National Australia Bank and board positions at Swimming Australia and Athletics Victoria, Allison has a wealth of experience in people management and recruitment strategies. She has also been a driving force in promoting the importance of relationships and networking in career success. If you're a young job hunter seeking to break into the competitive sports industry without the anxiety of endless rejections, Allison’s advice will help you approach the job hunt with confidence. Learn about avoiding job-hunting mistakes, crafting compelling applications, and networking your way to opportunities in sport. We cover: (8:27) - Introduction to Alison Robison and her role (11:45) - Key strategies for standing out in job applications (14:30) - Understanding the recruitment process at Cricket Australia (18:00) - Networking: The cornerstone of career success (21:10) - Building relationships within the sports industry (25:00) - Role of AI in recruitment and its implications (28:45) - How to tailor resumes to job descriptions effectively (32:15) - Tips for succeeding in behavioural interviews (36:00) - Importance of showcasing personality and passion (39:10) - Final advice for navigating job applications If you like this ep, give these a go next: #1: Ex-ICC T20 World Cup 2020, HR Manager | Ally Dirkis #110: Ex-Golf Australia, People & Culture Manager | Daniel Simons #128: Netball Australia, GM People & Culture | Kimberlee Furness #155: Australian Sports Commission, HR Business Partner | Adam Kyle * -Follow SportsGrad on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok -Follow Reuben Williams on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok -Subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter for job and networking opportunities -Become a SportsGrad Member to shortcut your next job in sport Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia. Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.