New to Publishing Virtual Open House | HarperCollins Canada Harlequin

We are thrilled to launch our first ever New to Publishing Virtual Open House on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 

Guests will have the opportunity to get tips on resumes, cover letters, and our recruitment. They will also attend panels to learn about different departments and network with employees via an informational interview.

The New to Publishing event is perfect for anyone without industry experience that is looking to start their career in book publishing or transition to the industry mid-career. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain exposure to the following departments:

• Editorial
• Managing Editorial
• Proofreading
• Copy-Editing
• Marketing
• Publicity
• Sales
• Art & Design
• Contracts
• Human Resources

Event breakdown:

1. Getting Hired session with HR from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm (all guests)
2. Career Panel #1: Harlequin Editorial teams OR Harper Canada Editorial team from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
3. Career Panel #2: Harlequin Creative Operations & Art OR Harlequin Marketing & Harper Canada Publicity from 3.30 pm to  4.30 pm
4. Informational Interviews – within 2 weeks of the event

***Guests will have the opportunity to select their preferred panel option when they register. Every effort will be made to add  you to the session you selected but note that based on availability, you might be moved to a different session. 

Eligibility:

The event is designed for guests that:

• Have a passion for publishing but have no prior experience in the industry
• Are looking for entry level work or a career change
• Haven’t previously interviewed for a role at HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin
• Have completed their post-secondary education or have applicable work experience (education doesn’t need to be related to publishing)
• Can work in Canada and are of legal working age

We welcome all guests, particularly those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry (including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour).

Application Process:

Space is limited. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin employees, and a select number of applicants will be invited to attend the event. The application deadline is March 12, 2021 at 4 pm. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 

Candidates being considered for the event will be contacted with additional details in mid-April. 

How to Apply:

No resume is required and will not be reviewed if included in the applications process. Instead, applicants are asked to include a one to two page essay that includes their name, email address, and the answers to the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work in book publishing?
2. In your opinion, how well is the Publishing industry doing in promoting unrepresented voices?
3. If you are changing careers, why do you want to transition into book publishing?
4. What are the last five books you’ve read? (This can be a list or paragraph)

As resumes are not required, when prompted by the system to submit a resume, the essay should be submitted in its place.
If not prompted, go your candidate profile and replace your existing resume.