Here’s the quandry: I’m trying to begin a career in the publishing industry. What specific job I’m seeking has yet to be seen because I’m interested in learning every facet of the industry. I love editorial, I don’t think I would mind acquisitions, I’m interested in publicity, and I think I might like to become an agent later down the road. I’m insatiably curious, and so I’m eager to learn as much as I can about the different areas of the industry. And I don’t mean going to the local bookstore and picking up Publishing for Dummies. I want the hands-on experience, the hustle and the bustle, the challenge. I want a job. I want to work.

When I read all of these job postings for editorial assistants and associate editors, I immediately skim past what would be required of me and go to their list of recommended/required considerations. Half the time, all that’s listed is ”Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Journalism” and “some office experience.”

“Dude,” I say. “I can do that.” Because, really, I can. If there’s anything that my temp work has shown me is that I catch on quickly to pretty much anything, and if I don’t know something, I’ll be the first to raise my hand and admit that I’m not the right person for the job. But for this? This I would be qualified for, and everything on my resume would seem to show that. So, why no interest? What’s the problem?

I could go on forever with the possibilities of what could be wrong with what I’m doing, but I’ve narrowed it down to two blatantly glaring factors.

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