‘Publishing is extremely competitive.’ ‘Getting into the industry is tough and can take some time.’ ‘Don’t give up, the right job is just around the corner.’ We hear these phrases all the time. And they are true. Publishers receive hundreds of applications, especially for entry-level roles. Even with HR teams helping and support hiring managers [...]
There’s no denying it, the world of work has changed. We will be faced with many more obstacles and it’s going to be tough, especially for those who are now trying to break into a new industry. I don’t want to claim to know what the current situation will mean for you, but would like [...]
Emerging from a weekend that possibly felt no different than the rest of the week, I think it’s time to face the truth: we’re all stressed and under pressure. Whether personally or professionally, this new normal is testing even the most agile and resilient of us. Work isn't the same and none of this is business as [...]
I’ve been humming and hawing about what to share in here for a while. Sometimes even the best thought through plans go out of the window and it suddenly didn’t seem appropriate to talk about career. However, I realise now that work is what many have been worrying about and/or focussing on. Some have sadly [...]
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 [...]
