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Career Development & Coaching for the Book Industry

bookcareers.com
The Independent Careers Service for the Book Industry

Job Hunting

Whether its help with your CV, writing  a covering letter or prepping for an interview, we have resources for every stage of your bookcareer
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Coaching & Guidance

If you’re working on a new project or idea, pushing for promotion, starting a new business or facing difficulties at work, we can help
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Redundancy & Job Loss

Our expertise in supporting staff through career transition and redundancy is second to none. Affordable options for every budget
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Latest News

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...

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How to job search in book publishing

Shortlisted in the Business Book Awards 2026 - Specialist Business Book THE EXCLUSIVE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR THE BOOK CAN BE FOUND HERE The current password is the last two words of chapter 12 (lower case, no punctuation). ORDER THE PAPERBACK FROM AMAZON  *  or...

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How to be a Rising Star with The Printing Charity

Episode 269 of bookcareers.com Live – How to be a Rising Star with The Printing Charity In episode 269 of bookcareers.com live we speak to Sam Nelson, Senior Relationship Manager – Careers and Development at The Printing Charity about the Rising Star Awards — training...

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Frankfurter Buchmesse, The Frankfurt Book Fair, takes place on 07 - 11 October 2026. Details of our activities will appear here in due course. The official website for the Frankfurter Buchmesse is here To view our 2025 Buchmesse activities, please click here

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Careers Clinic at the London Book Fair 2026

Thursday, 12th March is Careers Day at the London Book Fair!We have three events all running consecutively.The last one of the day - our flagship bookcareers Careers Clinic - is a ticketed event in addition to having a ticket for the London Book Fair.[We also have a...

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Free 15 Min Chat

If you’re in the UK and want to have a chat before making an appointment, book in here

Book Appointment

Whether its help with your CV or an application, preparation for an interview, or if you’re an international client, book your appointment here

Career Development

For Career Development, redundancy or coaching, we always like to chat first, so book into our Careers Clinic

I would have not got this job without you!

Thank you so much for all of your help and support during the interview process, both for my previous internship and for the current interviews. I would not have got this job without your amazing advice.
[Editorial, University Press]

Suzanne's insight and experience were indispensable

Suzanne’s insight and experience were indispensable when looking to return to publishing after a long career break. She also made all the difference to my confidence in my ability to achieve my goal.
[Project Manager, Journal Publishing]

I feel your advice was crucial

Thank you so much for your help, I feel that your advice was crucial in helping me obtain the role and I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. I will make sure to recommend your service to anyone in a similar boat as I know how much it has assisted me these last few months.
[Production, Trade Publishing]
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