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How They Made It: Inspirational stories of how others succeeded in their dream job – and how you can too

How They Made It: Inspirational stories of how others succeeded in their dream job – and how you can too


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How did Krishnan Guru-Murthy become one of the nation's top newsreaders? What’s it like competing against the best athletes in the world like Chris Tomlinson? How did Michael Rosen become a famous poet and author? How did these people land such amazing jobs in successful industries? Find out in How They Made It. Where you can discover how successful individuals got to where they are today. From djing and screenwriting to professional photography, discover how you can `make it’ in your very own dream job. Written by recent graduates who have researched inspirational individuals from a variety of industries to interview and profile. Whether you’re just starting out and trying to find the career path of your dreams or you're bored with the 9-5 and need a career change, the team of graduate writers behind How They Made It give you a unique insight into some of the most sought after careers in the world. Including first-hand interviews with musicians, chefs, a designer and a fashion editor– this book reveals the top tips for success in your career as well as an insight into what daily life really involves at the top. How They Made It is an inspirational read that will show you how 22 successful people followed their dreams and how you can too.

Table of Contents:
Contents Introduction Architect (Ruth Reed) Athlete (Chris Tomlinson) Chef and restaurateur (Paul Ainsworth) Children's poet and author (Michael Rosen) Classical musician (Joshua Bell) Composer (Eric Whitacre) Creative director (Paul Brazier) Critic (Mark Kermode) DJ (Andi Durrant) Fashion magazine editor-in-chief (Trish Halpin) Food creative (Rachel Khoo) Genre writer (Barbara Machin) Ichthyologist (Dr Eugenie Clarke) Musician (Johnny Marr) News broadcaster (Krishnan Guru-Murthy) Photographer (Steve Bloom) Pilot (Dave Barrett) Product designer (Emma Bridgewater) Screenwriter (Paul Abbott) Soprano (Laura Wright) TV producer (Tim Hincks) Winemaker (Sam Lindo)

About the Author :
Written by recent graduates who have researched inspirational individuals from a variety of industries to interview and profile.

Review :
In need of a morale boost? How They Made It: Inspirational Stories Of How Others Succeeded in Their Dream Job- And How You Can Too, by Lucy Smith and Jessica Spencer, does exactly what it says on the tin. Glamour Magazine


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781844554614
  • Publisher: Crimson Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Width: 138 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1844554619
  • Publisher Date: 16 Oct 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Inspirational stories of how others succeeded in their dream job – and how you can too


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