Looking to Start or Grow Your Career in Publishing?
Whether you’re searching for your first job in publishing or have just begun your career, this initiative offers a unique opportunity to receive personalised advice from an industry professional. Through a one-off 30-minute online chat, you’ll gain insights into their career journey and receive tailored support for yours.
How It Works
- Apply Below: Share your interests with us and we aim to connect you with a professional in publishing or the allied book trade.
- Confidential CV Sharing: Your CV will be shared with potential contacts for your online chat, but please do not include personal contact details (phone number or email). We’ll handle introductions to ensure a smooth and secure process.
Eligibility
This initiative is open to individuals who are:
- Based in the UK or Ireland
- Seeking entry-level roles or within the first ten years of their career in publishing or the allied book trade
Important Information
- The purpose of this form is to identify your key interests and provide relevant context for the professional you’ll be matched with.
- Please note, this is not a job or internship application, and there is no guarantee of a role at the end of the process.
- While we aim to match you with a professional who aligns with your interests as quickly as possible, some delays may occur—thank you for your patience.
- Please note that these conversations happen online and it is the matched mentor and mentee’s responsibility to arrange this after the initial introduction.
- If you would like to update your application information (for instance, you have now secured a role and your interest areas have changed) please get in touch with us on the email below.
If you have any questions, please contact us at spareroomproject@thesyp.org.uk.
Spare Zoom Project Mentee Apply
Spare Zoom Project- Application to be a mentee and be connected to a publishing professional for a half-hour discussion about the industry over Zoom.