THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG PUBLISHERS: The London Book Fair / Getting Ahead in Publishing Seminar - Monday 20 April 2009

The SYP is holding a seminar about careers in publishing at this year's London Book Fair.

The Society of Young Publishers at The London Book Fair 2009 - Getting Ahead in Publishing Seminar

Date: 20 April 2009
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Place: Earls Court One, Level One, Cromwell Room

Contact julia@thesyp.org.uk for more information.

Kickstarting a career in publishing is a formidable challenge - the myriad of courses and advice on offer is often conflicting. This session is for those just starting or early on in their careers, and seeks to address issues including:

• What is the value of the many entry routes into publishing - work experience, graduate schemes and publishing MA's
• Once you're ‘in', how do you make the most of your job and progress?
• How is the recession going to affect those who hope for a speedy trip up the career ladder?

Our expert panel of speakers will pour their vast experience and advice into this essential discussion for anyone serious about getting ahead in UK publishing.

9.00-9.30: Publishing recruitment consultants will be on hand to give information and advice on CVs and careers in publishing -

• JFL Search and Selection: Ros Kindersley, Managing Director and Emma Djonokusumo, Associate Director
• Inspired Selection: Alison Dougal, Publishing Recruitment Specialist and Amelia Cranfield, Team Leader, Publishing Moves

9.30-10.30: Seminar discussion -

• Chair: Kate O'Connor, Executive Director of Skillset
• Desmond O'Rourke - Treasurer of UKAPE and Director of MA in Publishing at LCC
• Gavin Sharrock - Journal Publisher, Wiley-Blackwell
• Nancy Roberts - Penguin UK

Please note that whilst this event is free, you will also have to register for a London Book Fair ticket to attend. The Standard entry fee is £25, while students have free entry - register for your London Book Fair ticket at www.londonbookfair.co.uk.

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