How to Get a Job in Publishing
A Really Practical Guide to Careers in Books and Magazines
How to Get a Job in Publishing
A Really Practical Guide to Careers in Books and Magazines
Description
Careers in the media have always been popular, but publishing is particularly competitive, with thousands of graduates
trying to get a foot in the door. This targeted, practical guide is
ideal for anyone who wants to work in publishing, whether on
traditional books and magazines or online publications. It will help
readers to get that all-important first job and includes:
- Working out if publishing really is for you
- Overviews of different types of publishing
- Explanations of different roles and departments (editorial, production, sales, marketing and so on)
- Top tips on how to make it in the industry
- Advice from leading industry figures
Table of Contents
Forewords
On Books, by Richard Charkin
On Magazines, by Linda Kelsey
Introduction
PART I: Publishing - what's it all about?
1. Why publishing and why you?
2. Where is publishing heading?
3. About book publishing
4. About journal publishing
5. About magazine publishing
6. About e-publishing
PART II: About you
7. What kind of person are you?
8. Getting ready for your job in publishing
9. What kind of publishing job is right for you?
PART III: How to get your job
10. Before you start...
11. How to create a stunning CV
12. How to put together a job application
13. How to get yourself out there
14. How to find advertised jobs
15. How to use a recruitment agency
16. How to do a great interview
17. How to handle a job offer
18. How to get an international job in publishing
19. Your first job in publishing and your future in publishing
Appendix
Glossary of publishing terms
Index
On Books, by Richard Charkin
On Magazines, by Linda Kelsey
Introduction
PART I: Publishing - what's it all about?
1. Why publishing and why you?
2. Where is publishing heading?
3. About book publishing
4. About journal publishing
5. About magazine publishing
6. About e-publishing
PART II: About you
7. What kind of person are you?
8. Getting ready for your job in publishing
9. What kind of publishing job is right for you?
PART III: How to get your job
10. Before you start...
11. How to create a stunning CV
12. How to put together a job application
13. How to get yourself out there
14. How to find advertised jobs
15. How to use a recruitment agency
16. How to do a great interview
17. How to handle a job offer
18. How to get an international job in publishing
19. Your first job in publishing and your future in publishing
Appendix
Glossary of publishing terms
Index
Product details
| Published | 16 Apr 2008 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 288 |
| ISBN | 9780713685039 |
| Imprint | A&C Black Business Information and Development |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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