CVs, Covering Letters, Application Forms

Stuck writing a CV, Covering Letter, filling in an application form?

Interview Preparation

Want to ace an upcoming job interview? Book an interview prep call to ensure you give yourself the best opportunity of being selected.

Career Development & Career Guidance

One to one sessions to guide and develop your whole career. 

How to Job Search in Book Publishing

Our intensive one day training course for those at all stages of their career.

Newcomers Job Club

Are you looking for an Entry Level role? Looking to career change into publishing?
Join our regular meetings for those starting a publishing job search.

bookcareers Professionals Group

A regular coaching group for those already employed
Our current focus is overcoming burnout.

Let’s start planning your future

Whatever your career challenge, we can help.
We offer personal and professional guidance on all aspects of your book industry career.

WINNER UK CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS 2022
WINNER UK CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS 2022

Careers Library and Information

We have lots of resources, information and links (as well as a recommended reading list) to help support your publishing career.

Executive Coaching

We have many years experience in coaching individuals and teams across the publishing industry.  Use our contact form to discuss your needs.

Going Freelance or Setting Up a Publishing-Related Business

Whether you are freelance starting out, or starting a publishing-related business, we can help. Get in touch.

bookcareers Salary Survey

We have been compiling award winning resarch on salaries and employment trends within book publishing for over 20 years.

Consultancy

We help publishers and organisations with a variety of confidential consultancy services, including redudancy support.
Contact us for further information.

Leaving Publishing

If you’re thinking of leaving publishing, we can help. Book into our Careers Clinic for an initial chat.

CVs, Covering Letters, Application Forms

Stuck writing a CV, Covering Letter, filling in an application form or answering application questions? 

Interview Preparation

Want to ace an upcoming job interview? Book an interview prep call to ensure you give yourself the best opportunity of being selected.

Career Development & Career Guidance

One to one sessions to guide and develop your whole career. 

How to Job Search in Book Publishing

Our intensive one day training course for those at all stages of their career.

Newcomers Job Club

Are you looking for an Entry Level role? Looking to career change into publishing?
Join our regular meetings for those starting a publishing job search.

bookcareers Professionals Group

A regular coaching group for those already employed
Our current focus is overcoming burnout.

Careers Library and Information

We have lots of resources, information and links (as well as a recommended reading list) to help support your publishing career.

Executive Coaching

We have many years experience in coaching individuals and teams across the publishing industry. Use our contact form to discuss your needs.

Going Freelance or Setting Up a Publishing-Related Business

Whether you are freelance or starting a publishing-related business, we can help. Get in touch.

bookcareers Salary Survey

We have been compiling award winning resarch on salaries and employment trends within book publishing for over 20 years.

Consultancy

We help publishers and organisations with a variety of confidential consultancy services, including redundancy support. Contact us for further information.

Leaving Publishing

If you’re thinking of leaving publishing, we can help. Book into our Careers Clinic for an initial chat.

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bookcareers Job Club Initiative

We are currently running one job club, aimed at newcomers and publishing hopefuls. bookcareers Newcomers Job Club Open to all including- students- recent graduates- NEETS (Not in education, employment or training)- career changers- unemployed or employed either...

Employability in Book Publishing

Episode 229 of bookcareers.com Live Are you wondering how to get a publishing role without publishing experience? Have you been rejected for a role because you were told you didn't have enough experience? This episode is for you. In this episode of bookcareers live we...

Book Marketing with Sam Missingham

Episode 228 of bookcareers.com Live This week we talk to the Queen of Publishing Twitter, Sam Missingham about the forthcoming The Book Marketing and Publicity Show. Sam talks us through the important issues about author marketing, and why this show is so important....

Myths of Book Publishing Sept 2023

Episode 227 of bookcareers.com Live When we talk to those who are outside of book publishing about working in the industry, there are so many myths we need to dispel. If you're thinking about book publishing as a career, here are a few realities about working in the...

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