Tips for Entry
Read Dictionaries: The Journal of The Dictionary Society of North America (https://dictionarysociety.com/journal) and the society's twice yearly newsletter (https://dictionarysociety.com/members/newsletter) to learn more about the field of lexicography.
Join the Dictionary Society of North America to learn more about lexicography.
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office.
Conduct information interviews with lexicographers and ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field.
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