Karel van der Molen
Karel is an admitted attorney and a Master Human Resource Practitioner and Registered Mentor with the South African Board for People Practice, having obtained completed various qualifications in law, human resource management and financial services. Read more
Recent Questions
QUESTION
I am a 29 year old journalism intern, currently doing news for a community radio station.
I would like to find alternate employment but I am clueless as to what to do because I want to find a job that is stimulating and challenging.
I was considering the publishing industry as I love books, but what skills would I need? Please help I am confused and am desperately seeking some guidance.
ANSWER
Savannah, this is a very wide question that you have asked and one that I can crisply answer by advising that you make contact with the HR departments of one or two of the more reputable publishers.
You will be able to discuss fully with them the different positions that are available in this industry - and there are many. They will also be able to provide you with some insights into the knowledge, skills and competencies that one requires for the various position.
Good luck - I trust that you will achieve the job satisfaction that you are seeking in this new endeavour.