Work Experience: Life Beyond Hogwarts

Dear Hogwarts,

I am writing you this little piece from the crowded comfort of my desk here at Flourish & Blotts. My name is Archibald Colquhoun, Hogwarts graduate and former Head Boy. I took over the lease of Flourish & Blotts a few years ago and it has proven not only to be an incredible business opportunity but also an enjoyable and worthwhile world of work.

As London’s premier purveyor of Magical publications, Flourish & Blotts is the perfect place to begin your career in Magical publishing and book sales. We are a friendly, knowledgeable team who are passionate about our trade. Our shelves contain innumerable volumes of modern publications and rare finds, covering every area of magical research and literature. It is satisfying to know that your job involved bringing the joy of knowledge and exploration to the magical community.

The day-to-day operations of running the shop are varied and complex – hiring and managing staff, organising author events, managing stocklists, researching new publications and latest trends in magical literature, accounting and daily administration.

As well as the bookshop itself, we also have our own publishing office. We turn the ideas of many great researchers and storytellers into real items of parchment and leather to be sold, shelved, loved, and debated! Spending your summer work experience at Flourish & Blotts will give you a wealth of experience. If you are inspired to work with books, publications, and magical research, a summer in our shop will give you an opportunity to explore the world of magical publishing like no other.

Even if you are not planning a career in books, your experience with us will give you an insight into the operations of one of Great Britain’s largest magical businesses. This will be incredibly valuable experience for a future career with any employer, or even if you want to start a business of your own.

We also offer a staff discount and plenty of tea. I mean, plenty!

We hope to see you in Diagon Alley soon.
Archibald Colquhoun
Proprietor Flourish & Blotts