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1. I sent you my resume. Can you confirm you have received it?

2. Who should I address my cover letter to?

3. Am I eligible to apply for the internship?

4. I am a college graduate. Am I still eligible to apply for the internship program?

5. I'm an international student. Can I still apply?

6. Where are your internships located?

7. What subways are near your office?

8. Do you provide transportation/housing?

9. Will I have to interview?

10. When do you begin/end recruiting for the internship semesters?

11. Will you contact me regarding the status of my submission?

12. Are your intern opportunities paid?

13. May I have an informational interview?

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Tijana Salaj

Tijana Salaj Hi,
I'm from Croatia and finishing my MA in English. I was an intern this summer in a publishing company and was wondering if you have any career programs for newly graduates, such as young professionals. I'm asking cause I would really love to work in a publishing company and wanted to know do I need to apply for a spe...cific position listed on the web or just any open job, and do I have a chance for employment since I'm an international applicant. Thanks.

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7 hours ago · Report
Carol

Carol Hi, I want to apply for a summer internship for 2010, but unfortunately, my school (UCLA) has finals week the week the internship starts. Is there any way around this, or should I not bother applying?

Yesterday at 10:57am · Report
Alejandra Bodden

Alejandra Bodden Hi! Do we have to write down a mutual contact on our cover letters?

Thu at 11:00pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Alejandra,

There's no need to write a mutual contact in the cover letter.
Fri at 6:30am
Penguin Group (USA) Careers

Penguin Group (USA) Careers is ready to participate in our building's Toys for Tots drive!

December 2 at 1:19pm
Violette Reid

Violette Reid How do I submit to a major publisher?
Violette L. Reid, The First Chronicle of Zayashariya: OUT OF NIGHT

December 2 at 11:56am · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Violette,

For the most part, our imprints do not accept unsolicited manuscript submissions. To read our policy on manuscript submissions, click here
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/aboutus/contactus.html#manuscript
December 2 at 12:12pm
Loicia Ware

Loicia Ware I was wondering if you had any advice on how I could work on becoming a proofreader. Should I take classes for formatting and what is the best way to get established in that field?

December 1 at 4:58pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Loicia,

If your school has classes on copyediting or proofreading I think that would be very beneficial to you. Another idea is to get involved in your school newspaper or literary magazine for more practice. Internships in copyediting are of course great too!
December 2 at 10:11am
Becca Cloyd

Becca Cloyd I am interested in applying for one of the Summer 2010 Internships, but will be studying abroad in Italy during the Spring semester. If I am contacted for an interview, will it be possible to go through the process while abroad (possibly using phone or video chat applications)?

Thanks for any information you can give me!

Rebecca

November 30 at 3:54pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Becca,

Great question! The answer is yes, summer internship applicants that are not in the NYC area might be able to arrange a phone interview.
December 1 at 7:04am
Chelsea

Chelsea What are the dates for the Spring internship (beginning and end)? Only the application date is listed.

November 20 at 2:05pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Chelsea,

The dates for the spring internship are listed on our fan page. Look for the Internship Program information on the Boxes tab.
November 21 at 6:58am
Dulce

Dulce If I wanted to apply to the summer internship (2010), when should I send my resume and cover letter?

November 19 at 6:50pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Dulce,

Although people are sending in applications now for the summer, I recommend waiting until January or February to apply in case you want to add to your resume - which you can't do once you submit it!
November 20 at 6:32am
Dulce
Dulce
Ok great! Thank you.
November 20 at 9:08am
Martin Louw

Martin Louw Thank you for the swift reply. I will look into the application process and other work requirements. Regards

November 19 at 7:09am · Report
Martin Louw

Martin Louw To whom it may concern.
I'm a South African resident looking to work in the US while exploring possible business synergies between the US and SA. Can you advise on whether Penguin (USA) will consider possible employment (temporary or permanent)? I am an avid writer with a sincere interest in the publishing industry. An...y comments and/or suggestions will be appreciated. Yours sincerely.

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November 19 at 5:41am · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Martin,

Please seee my response to Elisa on September 21 in regards to international applicants.
November 19 at 6:40am
Penguin Group (USA) Careers

Penguin Group (USA) Careers We just launched the 2009 What to Give & What to Get section of our website! What book do you plan on giving, and what book do you hope to get this holiday season?

us.penguingroup.com
What to Give & What to Get - Penguin Group (USA)
Yealim Jennifer Kong

Yealim Jennifer Kong Who do I write to at Penguin about doing freelance illustration? Do you guys have any opening in creative department as of right now or in future?

November 17 at 7:47am · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Yealim,

I recently answered a similar question in regards to freelance copyediting/proofreading and the same goes for illustration. Each department is responsible for managing their own freelancers, so you will need to send your cover letter/resume/portfolio to 375 Hudson Street (or 345 Hudson Street for our Children's divisions), New York, NY 10014 and address it to whichever imprint you wish to do freelance work for.
November 17 at 9:38am
Sarah

Sarah When we submit our resume and cover letter, would you prefer that they are both contained in one document or is it acceptable to have two separate attachments in the same email?

November 16 at 5:57pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Hi Sarah,

Both methods are acceptable!
November 17 at 9:36am
Simon Schneider

Simon Schneider How does a candidate with experience get an opportunity with Penguin? I have 4 years of publishing experience and over 10 years in the printing industry mostly as a Production/Project Manager roll. My last position was with Scholastic as an Sr. Manufacturing Coordinator

November 16 at 1:44pm · Report
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
Penguin Group (USA) Careers
I'm sorry, but we are unable to accomodate requests for informational interviews.
November 17 at 9:54am
Simon Schneider
Simon Schneider
understood
November 17 at 10:01am