Getting into Publishing – A Diverse Day at Penguin – 5th November 2009 October 6, 2009
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What are you waiting for?
This is a chance for students and recent graduates particularly from ethnic minority groups to find out more about career options with the Penguin Group UK
When and where will it be?
Thursday 5 November 2009
9.30am-2.30pm
80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Who will I meet from the company?
Employees across the group will be making presentations about careers in Editorial, Contracts, Design, Production, Sales, Marketing & Publicity, Finance and Human Resources
How do I apply to attend the open day?
If you require more information please email gettingintopublishing@penguin.co.uk
If you wish to attend please send your CV to the same address by 21 October 2009 and we will email you to inform you whether your application has been successful.
Society of Young Publishers Annual Conference 2009 October 2, 2009
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Making an Impression: The Impact of Publishing in Society
Saturday 14th November 2009
10.00am – 17.00pm
OXFORD BROOKES University
Headington Campus, Oxford
For more information and to register go to: www.thesyp.org.uk/conference
The Society of Young Publishers and JFL search and selection career’s evening – 21st September 2009 August 24, 2009
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Have you just graduated university and feel concerned about the lack of jobs being advertised? Or have you been made redundant and struggling to find something new? What about moving up the ladder when no one seems to be hiring?
Join us for an evening with London’s top specialist publishing recruitment consultants to hear their insider knowledge and hints and tips on getting a job. We’ll also be offering careers clinics for personal one-on-one consultations with specialists. The evening will also include drinks and networking.
The key to getting a job during the economic downturn is being visible. Networking is the way to get noticed so come along, introduce yourself and make some new contacts!
Confirmed speakers
Ros Kindersley – JFL Search and Selection
Orna O’Brian – Publishing Training Centre
Also present will be recruitment consultants from JFL Search & Selection, Inspired Selection and KP Publishing Personnel, available to help you tailor your CV and give advice.
Time: 6.30-11pm
Date: Monday, 21st September 2009
Venue: Waterstones (Simpson Room, 6th Floor), Piccadilly
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Price for members: FREE
Price for non-members: £5
We want you to get the very best out the evening so please click the link to fill out a questionnaire to help us cater to your needs:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Vghbj_2bE9Oydsq0ZwXkzAkw_3d_3d
There will be a prize draw on the night with a bottle of champagne for the winner who will be selected at random from all completed surveys
For more information please visit our website www.thesyp.org.uk or email angie@thesyp.org.uk.
Penguin “Getting into Publishing” Open Day 2008 September 10, 2008
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Getting into Publishing: A Diverse day at Penguin
A chance for students and recent graduates particularly from ethnic minority groups to find out more about career options with the penguin group UK.
On: 20th November 2008
From: 10.00am until 2pm
At: Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Employees across the group will be presenting on careers in Editorial, Contracts, Design, Production, Sales, Marketing & Publicity, Finance and Human Resources.
If you require any more information, please email gettingintopublishing@penguin.co.uk, if you wish to attend please send a CV to the same address by 31st October, and we will email you to inform you whether your application has been successful.
At Penguin we recognise the benefits of having a workforce that is as diverse as our large customer base. Our aim is to attract and recruit the best candidate for the job regardless of race, gender, age, physical ability, religion or sexual orientation.Interested in Publishing? July 15, 2008
Posted by uowcareers in Graduate training schemes, Work experience/ placements.Tags: Editorial, Media, Publishing
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Penguin, a leading publisher, together with Foyles Booksellers and LAW a literary agency are offering a one year joint traineeship to a graduate or applicant educated to degree level from a Black African, Caribbean, Asian, Chinese or mixed heritage who is eager to learn the ins and outs of the book trade. This won’t be a contract of employment but you will gain experience of working in editorial, sales, rights and marketing departments and get a fantastic insight into all aspects of publishing with the broadest experience possible of bookselling and literary agency work. The successful trainee will be paid a training bursary.
How to apply: If you have an interest in publishing and the traineeship sounds like something you’d like to do, applying is really simple. Send a CV and covering letter to publishingtraineeships@penguin.co.uk.
Alternatively, hard copies can be sent to: Abu Bundu-Kamara, UK Diversity Manager, Pearson Plc, 80 Strand, London, WC2R ORL - for further details contact Abu Bundu-Kamara on 0207 010 2351.
Application Closing date: Thursday 31st July 2008
This traineeship forms part of a strategic initiative, under section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976.
