![]() Gaby described passion for books as ‘the one thing you can’t learn.’ This is something that anyone entering the industry will have but being able to showcase your genuine interest in the current book market when applying or interviewing is key. “And most of all, take a deep breath and remember that an interview is still just a conversation with someone.” Think outside the box when it comes to your experience, as interviewers will be more interested in your approach to a challenge and how you applied yourself to it. When moving to interview stage, Gaby cited that she used the STAR method this stands for situation, task, action, and result. Find something you like from the publisher’s output or activities to talk about in the interview or application.” Instead, break down the job description into key points and apply your skills and experience to any activities or requirements. On the subject of CV and applications, Malissa, stressed how important it is to tailor your cover letter to the role in question saying “it will take more time, but applications that aren’t changed across roles are immediately obvious to the reader. The panel covered wide-ranging themes from favourite books to top tips for covering letters and interviews. Priyanka Moorjani, International Communications Assistant – Penguin Random House UK.Gaby Puleston-Vaudrey, Editorial Assistant – PRH and BBC Audio.Malissa Mistry, Sales Manager – Vintage.Candy Ikwuwunna, Brand Marketing Manager (Youth Engagement) – Penguin Random House.Mubarak El Mubarak, Head of Digital Marketing & Brand – Penguin Michael Joseph.Josie Dobrin, Founder & Executive Chair – Creative Access.Below are some of their top tips, or you can head over to our YouTube channel to catch up on the full conversation. ![]() The panellists talked about their journey into publishing, the day-to-day of their roles, and gave a bucket-load of inspiring advice for those pursuing a career in the book trade. ![]() ![]() To mark #WorkinPublishing week we hosted an all-star panel (including four of our very own Creative Access alumni!) from leading publisher Penguin Random House. ![]()
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