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Seeks to give some idea of the different categories of book publishing and the variety of skills required in the publishing process. Covers many different careers within publishing.
If you're interested in working in TV, radio, newspapers, theatre, book publishing, online publishing or magazines, read on to find out more about jobs in this creative area
The online version of this trade magazine has a helpful careers section with job listings, details on specialist recruitment agencies, news, discussion and a guide to what people earn in the industry.
Useful background information for working in the publishing sector, from Prospects.co.uk
A forum for young publishers and a source of careers information including references to further reading and resources \n
Quality information about the type of jobs available in publishing, from Prospects.ac.uk
Extensive collection of book-related links, including an A-Z listing of UK Publishers.
A career development site for people involved in the Book industry.
This site contains industry news as well as a good vacancy listing and information on training.
Toolkit for making sure you get the best out of a placement in the creative industries. Covers finding, and making the most of, your placement, with particular emphasis on equal opportunity issues
The Careers Group Library Blog has this handy list of job profile videos for roles in publishing. Covers both job profiles and information on getting into the industry
Bloomsbury Publishing Editorial Assistant talks about her job.
Paperback Editor at Bloomsbury Publishing talks about her work.
Advice on writing a CV for publishing, talking about word choice and editing. A good read even for people not looking aat getting into publishing.
A really good blog about internship in the publishing industry.
Useful advice from a student
There is so much going on in the digital space, so what skills do aspiring 21st century publishers need? Get inspiration with these top tips from our recent live Q&A...
a source of up-to-date information on work with the sector, including training and education, careers information and useful links.