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 [...]
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 [...]
