Career Timeline

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    Early education

    Bachelor's degree in business, sports management, or law.
    Along with internships with college or professional-level teams to gain exposure
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    Entry-Level Experience

    Entry-level roles are paramount to begin the GM career path. Roles such as scouting assistant, coaching assistant, of front office for NFL or NCAA organizations.
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    Scouting or Caching Experience

    Scouting enables the skills to help General Managers evaluate talent, understand what the team needs, and build close relationships with coaches to construct a prime roster.
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    Mid-Level Management

    Positions like Director of College Scouting or Director of Pro Personnel help GM's gain experience and allow them to begin managing teams and making bigger decisions.
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    Becoming a General Manager

    With numerous years of experience and the success of your track record, it is likely to be offered the position of an NFL GM.
    You must stay on top of your game constantly educating yourself on player evaluations, analytics, and salary cap management.