Comments on: How to Get a Job in Publishing http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/ News and opinion on the changing world of book publishing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:36:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: How to Get a Publishing Job « Call Me A Writer http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4273 How to Get a Publishing Job « Call Me A Writer Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:54:55 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-4273 [...] I just read this article about a woman who landed a job in publishing by advertising herself on Facebook! Not sure I’m going to go that route, but holy smokes. Read about her experience here. [...] [...] I just read this article about a woman who landed a job in publishing by advertising herself on Facebook! Not sure I’m going to go that route, but holy smokes. Read about her experience here. [...]

]]> By: tom strhan http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4266 tom strhan Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:48:30 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-4266 dear sirs, just writing to find out more about ways into publishing/ gaining some experience in this area, sounds great, am a recent english graduate, have worked in some nice areas, eg ham house, hampton court, have done a lot of writing as part of my degree, regards, tstrhan2002@yahoo.co.uk dear sirs,

just writing to find out more about ways into publishing/ gaining some experience in this area, sounds great, am a recent english graduate, have worked in some nice areas, eg ham house, hampton court, have done a lot of writing as part of my degree,
regards,
tstrhan2002@yahoo.co.uk

]]> By: To Blog or Not to Blog: Book-Job Boot Camp, Week 3, Day 4 - Publishing Trendsetter http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4065 To Blog or Not to Blog: Book-Job Boot Camp, Week 3, Day 4 - Publishing Trendsetter Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:34:27 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-4065 [...] may have heard about people whose blogs helped them land jobs, like Marian Schmebari, whose “How to Get a Job in Publishing” post for Publishing Trends sparked this entire series (or yours truly, whose creative [...] [...] may have heard about people whose blogs helped them land jobs, like Marian Schmebari, whose “How to Get a Job in Publishing” post for Publishing Trends sparked this entire series (or yours truly, whose creative [...]

]]> By: How To Get A Job in Publishing - Publishing Trendsetter http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3953 How To Get A Job in Publishing - Publishing Trendsetter Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:52:11 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-3953 [...] of the month building on an article that helped lay the foundation for Trendsetter itself: “How to Get a Job in Publishing” by Marian Schembari. Marian wrote the article for Publishing Trends back in September 2009, and it [...] [...] of the month building on an article that helped lay the foundation for Trendsetter itself: “How to Get a Job in Publishing” by Marian Schembari. Marian wrote the article for Publishing Trends back in September 2009, and it [...]

]]> By: Welcome, Daily Dish Readers — Publishing Trends http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3289 Welcome, Daily Dish Readers — Publishing Trends Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:34:06 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-3289 [...] How to Get a Job in Publishing [...] [...] How to Get a Job in Publishing [...]

]]> By: How much would you sacrifice to have a cool job? | Frontline Results Marketing Blog by Karl Sakas http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1369 How much would you sacrifice to have a cool job? | Frontline Results Marketing Blog by Karl Sakas Mon, 24 May 2010 04:42:32 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-1369 [...] in Brooklyn with a woman who edited children’s books. Katie explained that if you want to make it in publishing, you have to be willing to live in New York on $30,000 to 35,000/year for three years. If you can [...] [...] in Brooklyn with a woman who edited children’s books. Katie explained that if you want to make it in publishing, you have to be willing to live in New York on $30,000 to 35,000/year for three years. If you can [...]

]]> By: ajc http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 ajc Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:59:58 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-1167 Hi there. I got a job publishing the "old fashioned way." I applied for tons of jobs that I found on mediabistro, publishers' websites, etc. Only a few contacted me, but I got several interviews. I landed a job at a really small independent publishing company, which provided me with both great experience and a foot in the door! Then, a couple of years later, I went through the same process and I eventually got a job at one of the big publishing houses, doing exactly what I wanted. I'm still there, and I love it. I know it's easy to be discouraged, because the industry is so hard to break into. But it can be done,! My advice for anyone looking would be not to be too selective; there is always room to move around once you have a job, and any and all experience improves your chances of getting an interview. If you do have contacts at a company, have them submit your resume and cover letter in for you. Most importantly, constantly search the job boards for new positions that open up throughout the day, because getting your resume near the top of the pile is important. And don't give up! Hi there. I got a job publishing the “old fashioned way.” I applied for tons of jobs that I found on mediabistro, publishers’ websites, etc. Only a few contacted me, but I got several interviews. I landed a job at a really small independent publishing company, which provided me with both great experience and a foot in the door! Then, a couple of years later, I went through the same process and I eventually got a job at one of the big publishing houses, doing exactly what I wanted. I’m still there, and I love it.

I know it’s easy to be discouraged, because the industry is so hard to break into. But it can be done,! My advice for anyone looking would be not to be too selective; there is always room to move around once you have a job, and any and all experience improves your chances of getting an interview. If you do have contacts at a company, have them submit your resume and cover letter in for you. Most importantly, constantly search the job boards for new positions that open up throughout the day, because getting your resume near the top of the pile is important. And don’t give up!

]]> By: Mediabistro’s Definition of a “Dream Job” and Why I’ve Never Been Happier | Marian Schembari http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 Mediabistro’s Definition of a “Dream Job” and Why I’ve Never Been Happier | Marian Schembari Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:27:36 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-1031 [...] enthusiastic) view, a job as an editorial assistant was the Be All and End All of publishing jobs. I hadn’t even considered book publicity until my Rodale buddy suggested it. Was I dissapointed I didn’t land a “sweet” [...] [...] enthusiastic) view, a job as an editorial assistant was the Be All and End All of publishing jobs. I hadn’t even considered book publicity until my Rodale buddy suggested it. Was I dissapointed I didn’t land a “sweet” [...]

]]> By: Nella Balda http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-903 Nella Balda Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:05:03 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-903 I know how difficult it is i had the chance to meet alot of great contact because of facebook. but i want to take it to the net level, as fashion photographer i want to meet inspiring people that can help me publish my work your story trully inspired me x I know how difficult it is
i had the chance to meet alot of great contact because of facebook.
but i want to take it to the net level, as fashion photographer i want to meet inspiring people that can help me publish my work

your story trully inspired me

x

]]> By: Olga http://www.publishingtrends.com/2009/09/how-to-get-a-job-in-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-800 Olga Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:15:53 +0000 http://www.publishingtrends.com/?p=558#comment-800 That's great! I agree that no one finds jobs the traditional way any more. I don't know anyone who has. As a recent grad, I totally get the whole struggle. i applied to over 300 jobs within 2 months of graduating. I had 3 interviews total... Have a job now, but it's not in my originally chosen field. It happens. That’s great! I agree that no one finds jobs the traditional way any more. I don’t know anyone who has. As a recent grad, I totally get the whole struggle. i applied to over 300 jobs within 2 months of graduating. I had 3 interviews total…
Have a job now, but it’s not in my originally chosen field. It happens.

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