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Book Publishing

The job
Book publishing is an attractive option for many graduates, combining intellectually rewarding work with regular hours. The downside is that pay rates in the book business are generally low, particularly for new entrants.

Career paths
Publishers often take on school, college and university leavers direct. The trade is learnt on the job, and all that is usually required is a willingness to learn and good A-levels or a degree.

The Publishing Training Centre at Book House in London offers short courses in its Wandsworth office, in-house training and some distance learning courses for employees and freelances.

Qualifications
The Publishing Training Centre covers the full range of technical skills required in book publishing, including proof-reading, page make-up, editing scientific, technical and medical (STM) texts, management, multimedia production and marketing. With the demise of NVQs in the sector, Book House is working to ensure that standards are maintained by developing new qualifications.
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Date added: 2006-08-18
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