Familiarity with Quark Xpress, e-mail and the Internet. Interpersonal skills and resilience are vital. Age implications Entry problems may be encountered from after early 50s Age and life experience is valued by some publications. Find out which they are and get the relevant qualifications and writing experience to match younger applicants. Competition Very keen on popular consumer magazines but easier on specialist technical and scientific journals.
More opportunities are in trade and business magazines than on consumer periodicals.
Tips for entry Apply to a magazine publishing group for entry to their training schemes, or to the editor of a specific magazine. Large companies usually recruit before Christmas, watch for deadlines. Give evidence of commitment and writing skills, enclosing samples selectively. Read publications thoroughly, know the content and target readership. Periodicals Publishers Assoc.