The toughest part when trying to get into a new industry is right at the start when you have no contacts and little inside knowledge of how things work. In some cases, you don’t even know where to find the right jobs advertised or what are the key skills that will help you land a [...]
I am so excited to welcome Lena to the ' How I Got Into Publishing ' series! Lena was shortlisted as a London Book Fair Trailblazer in 2018 and that is when we first met. Her international experience is what made her story so memorable for me. As an immigrant, being able to see a [...]
Since it's Work in Publishing week, I really wanted to continue sharing the publishing stories that have been inspiring me. When I started this series, all I wanted to do was create a space where as many and as varied stories about different people getting in the industry could be shared. Because I felt like [...]
It is an absolute honour to share a little bit of Farhana's journey with all of you today at the start of Work in Publishing week. I had the pleasure of working alongside this inspirational woman in my previous position and I have learnt so much from her grit and work ethic. Farhana's story isn't [...]
A couple of months ago I met my mentor for lunch and whilst we were chatting waiting for our meal it suddenly hit us: she has been mentoring me for two years. We had a little laugh reminiscing on our first chats and the issues we discussed back then. It felt like a lifetime away [...]
Money, that dirty word! More often than not I come across people who are either embarrassed by talking about money or scared of asking for more. As a sales manager, it is my job to discuss and negotiate with customers every single day. So perhaps I am at an advantage here, but that's exactly why [...]
When I asked Louise to take part in this series I knew she was going to put her heart and soul into it, because that's how amazing she is. The first time I met Louise she gave me a big hug and officially welcomed me to the SYP family. She was the London Chair of [...]
