The top three prevalent AI text generators are Bard, Copilot, and ChatGPT. They bring the best information to gather data for the question (prompt). The first prompt I created was: I am about to graduate from college with a degree in English. I want to find an entry-level position as a fiction editorial assistant in the book industry. Some book companies are Penguin Random House, Little Brown Company, and HarperCollins. What skills do I need to demonstrate to get the job? What kinds of artifacts should I have to show I have those skills? What are some resources that I should pursue to help me learn about what I need to do to find my first industry publishing job? The second prompt I created offered different responses that focused more on networking opportunities. The second prompt was: I am about to graduate from college with a degree in English. I want to obtain an entry-level position as a fiction editorial assistant in the book industry. Some book companies are Penguin Random House, Little Brown Company, and HarperCollins. What networking skills do I need to possess to get the job? How can I begin working on my portfolio, resume, and work experience to stand out? Are there any mentorships to help me learn what I must do to find my first industry publishing job?

Passion and enthusiasm improve a seeking employee’s application to gain the hiring manager’s attention. The skills you need for a fiction editorial assistant is the ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Editing experience proves your ability to refine text for clarity, grammar, and consistency. Include editing samples in your portfolio, like freelance projects, student publications, or personal writing polished for professional consumption. You should also be able to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.

The key to succeeding in this position is having good time management skills, being tech-savvy, and having expertise in fiction. You can show your experience and knowledge through your writing portfolio. Your best writing samples include essays, articles, and creative writing pieces. Make sure that your writing samples showcase your writing and editing skills. Additional assets are internship experience, relevant coursework, and networking. You can attend industry events, conferences, and workshops to connect with professionals and build your network. Some job boards include LinkedIn, Indeed, Publishers Marketplace, Penguin Random House, and Yellowbrick.

The additional suggestions from the AI text generators are the money and how I should prepare for my job. The salary for the job varies by experience, location, and the company’s size. The average salary range is between  $42,000 and $52,000 per year. The best way to prepare for my future is to start now. I should not wait until after graduation. I should begin crafting my writing samples for my portfolio. I should organize a phenomenal resume and form good networking opportunities.

As stated in week one, I have researched this position before. I knew that I needed to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. I already possess the time management skills and capabilities to make my resume seem impressive. The things I have learned are what to put in my portfolio. I think the portfolio truly gets you a job in the publishing industry. The publishing industry is challenging to reach into, and networking now will help you meet the people you need to know who will assist you in pursuing this career field. The next thing I need to do is begin creating the portfolio. Gather and outline what I should start writing and editing to create a sample of my work. I am ready because graduation is the first week of May. Ideally, I have three months to complete my portfolio and make a better resume. My senior portfolio is one example that can help employers take an interest in my work abilities. All I have left to say is when I can start and who I can meet who is already an editor in the publishing industry. I would like to join a publishing networking event if one is available in Atlanta, Georgia.