Alison Baverstock worked in book publishing for many years and then played a pivotal role in establishing the academic field of Publishing Studies. She is now Professor of Publishing at Kingston University and the author of both many books and much significant research. She has founded and led award-winning initiatives to widen involvement in higher education and inclusion in reading, including the Kingston University Big Read and www.readingforce.org.uk. She is a priest in the Church of England and a keen singer.Susannah Bowen worked in educational and academic publishing for many years, including at Cengage Australia and Open University Press, McGraw-Hill, UK, and is now with Campion Education, one of Australia’s largest booksellers/school suppliers. She’s the Industry Associate, Publishing Program, School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Joint Principal Researcher for the Australian Publishing Industry Workforce Survey on Diversity and Inclusion. She’s a cake baker and rides a blue Vespa.Steve Carey worked for Future Publishing, UK, launching nine magazines including Edge and PC Gamer. In Australia he was Publishing Director for Australian Consolidated Press looking after titles including Wheels and MOTOR. He has a doctorate on James Joyce from Oxford University and has lectured in publishing for Monash and Melbourne Universities. He recently wrote his first screenplay, Love’s Bitter Mystery. He is now a clinical hypnotherapist and podcaster.

"How can you land a role in the exciting new world of publishing? This book will help you enormously." -Steve Prentice, Group MD, Special Interest Group, Bauer Media"I wanted a job in publishing but I didn’t know anyone who had anything to do with publishing. Now, with this wise and information-packed book in your hand, finding a role in publishing is considerably easier." –Kate Wilson, CEO, Nosy Crow"It’s crucial that potential entrants to the publishing industry are encouraged, helped, and offered pathways to successful and fulfilling careers. How to Get a Job in Publishing contributes substantially to this career guidance – read it with attention." -Professor Claire Squires, Chair, Association for Publishing Education and Director of the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication

• Foreword - On Books, Kate WilsonForeword - On Publishing Education, Claire SquiresForeword - On Magazines - Steve PrenticeAcknowledgementsIntroduction Why Publishing and Why You? This Publishing Business Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Publishing About Book Publishing About Journal Publishing About Magazine Publishing About Digital Publishing Where Will Your Skill Set Take You? What Job is Right for You? Study, Training and Lifelong Learning Internships, Placements and Work Experience How to Create a Compelling CV How to Put Together Your Job Application Networking and Your Personal Brand Advertised and Non-Advertised Opportunities Recruitment Agencies How to Give a Great Job Interview Referees, Job Offers and Negotiation Working Internationally Your Future in PublishingUseful organisations and websitesBibliographyGlossary of Publishing TermsIndex

Alison Baverstock worked in book publishing for many years and then played a pivotal role in establishing the academic field of Publishing Studies. She is now Professor of Publishing at Kingston University and the author of both many books and much significant research. She has founded and led award-winning initiatives to widen involvement in higher education and inclusion in reading, including the Kingston University Big Read and www.readingforce.org.uk. She is a priest in the Church of England and a keen singer.Susannah Bowen worked in educational and academic publishing for many years, including at Cengage Australia and Open University Press, McGraw-Hill, UK, and is now with Campion Education, one of Australia’s largest booksellers/school suppliers. She’s the Industry Associate, Publishing Program, School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Joint Principal Researcher for the Australian Publishing Industry Workforce Survey on Diversity and Inclusion. She’s a cake baker and rides a blue Vespa.Steve Carey worked for Future Publishing, UK, launching nine magazines including Edge and PC Gamer. In Australia he was Publishing Director for Australian Consolidated Press looking after titles including Wheels and MOTOR. He has a doctorate on James Joyce from Oxford University and has lectured in publishing for Monash and Melbourne Universities. He recently wrote his first screenplay, Love’s Bitter Mystery. He is now a clinical hypnotherapist and podcaster.

"How can you land a role in the exciting new world of publishing? This book will help you enormously." -Steve Prentice, Group MD, Special Interest Group, Bauer Media"I wanted a job in publishing but I didn’t know anyone who had anything to do with publishing. Now, with this wise and information-packed book in your hand, finding a role in publishing is considerably easier." –Kate Wilson, CEO, Nosy Crow"It’s crucial that potential entrants to the publishing industry are encouraged, helped, and offered pathways to successful and fulfilling careers. How to Get a Job in Publishing contributes substantially to this career guidance – read it with attention." -Professor Claire Squires, Chair, Association for Publishing Education and Director of the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication

• Foreword - On Books, Kate WilsonForeword - On Publishing Education, Claire SquiresForeword - On Magazines - Steve PrenticeAcknowledgementsIntroduction Why Publishing and Why You? This Publishing Business Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Publishing About Book Publishing About Journal Publishing About Magazine Publishing About Digital Publishing Where Will Your Skill Set Take You? What Job is Right for You? Study, Training and Lifelong Learning Internships, Placements and Work Experience How to Create a Compelling CV How to Put Together Your Job Application Networking and Your Personal Brand Advertised and Non-Advertised Opportunities Recruitment Agencies How to Give a Great Job Interview Referees, Job Offers and Negotiation Working Internationally Your Future in PublishingUseful organisations and websitesBibliographyGlossary of Publishing TermsIndex

Alison Baverstock worked in book publishing for many years and then played a pivotal role in establishing the academic field of Publishing Studies. She is now Professor of Publishing at Kingston University and the author of both many books and much significant research. She has founded and led award-winning initiatives to widen involvement in higher education and inclusion in reading, including the Kingston University Big Read and www.readingforce.org.uk. She is a priest in the Church of England and a keen singer.Susannah Bowen worked in educational and academic publishing for many years, including at Cengage Australia and Open University Press, McGraw-Hill, UK, and is now with Campion Education, one of Australia’s largest booksellers/school suppliers. She’s the Industry Associate, Publishing Program, School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Joint Principal Researcher for the Australian Publishing Industry Workforce Survey on Diversity and Inclusion. She’s a cake baker and rides a blue Vespa.Steve Carey worked for Future Publishing, UK, launching nine magazines including Edge and PC Gamer. In Australia he was Publishing Director for Australian Consolidated Press looking after titles including Wheels and MOTOR. He has a doctorate on James Joyce from Oxford University and has lectured in publishing for Monash and Melbourne Universities. He recently wrote his first screenplay, Love’s Bitter Mystery. He is now a clinical hypnotherapist and podcaster.

"How can you land a role in the exciting new world of publishing? This book will help you enormously." -Steve Prentice, Group MD, Special Interest Group, Bauer Media"I wanted a job in publishing but I didn’t know anyone who had anything to do with publishing. Now, with this wise and information-packed book in your hand, finding a role in publishing is considerably easier." –Kate Wilson, CEO, Nosy Crow"It’s crucial that potential entrants to the publishing industry are encouraged, helped, and offered pathways to successful and fulfilling careers. How to Get a Job in Publishing contributes substantially to this career guidance – read it with attention." -Professor Claire Squires, Chair, Association for Publishing Education and Director of the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication

• Foreword - On Books, Kate WilsonForeword - On Publishing Education, Claire SquiresForeword - On Magazines - Steve PrenticeAcknowledgementsIntroduction Why Publishing and Why You? This Publishing Business Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Publishing About Book Publishing About Journal Publishing About Magazine Publishing About Digital Publishing Where Will Your Skill Set Take You? What Job is Right for You? Study, Training and Lifelong Learning Internships, Placements and Work Experience How to Create a Compelling CV How to Put Together Your Job Application Networking and Your Personal Brand Advertised and Non-Advertised Opportunities Recruitment Agencies How to Give a Great Job Interview Referees, Job Offers and Negotiation Working Internationally Your Future in PublishingUseful organisations and websitesBibliographyGlossary of Publishing TermsIndex