On April 19, the School of Journalism and Communication hosted a themed sharing session titled Career Navigation and Dream Building in Room 215 of Xiushan Hall. Song Yang, an editor of China Publishing Group, gave a talk on Exploring a Career Path in Book Editing and engaged in discussions with students.
Song began by explaining how to identify one's career goals when preparing for employment. Drawing on her own experience, she advised students to weigh both their internships and personal interests, set clear goals, and, once their career path is defined, apply proactively to create more opportunities. She then shared details of her daily work, giving students a deeper understanding of the book editing profession. During the session, Song also brought an illustrated booklet on book production, offering students a more intuitive view of how books are made.
During the Q&A session, students eagerly raised questions about their career concerns. One student asked how they could enhance their professional competitiveness, explaining that while they aspire to become an editor for social sciences and history, publishers prefer candidates with a specialized background in history.
Based on her career experience, Song advised the students to stay confident and not be discouraged. She explained that while publishers may set certain professional requirements during recruitment, these requirements are not fixed. Students can highlight relevant experiences on their resumes to better align with the target roles. Additionally, she suggested a roundabout strategy of starting in one position and then working towards an internal transfer. As long as they continuously enhance their professional skills, there are still chances to secure a desired role. Many students posed their career questions during the session. Song addressed each one with detailed responses and actionable advice, which the students found immensely helpful.
Finally, Song encouraged students to stay positive, plan their careers, and pursue their chosen path with determination, assuring them that persistence will lead to success.
