You can get into this job through:
You may find it useful to have a degree in:
Entry requirements:
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You can apply to do an apprenticeship to get into this role, such as:
These typically take up to 2 years to complete.
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You could start as an editorial assistant then move into proofreading.
If you have a degree or expertise in a particular subject, you could use it to develop a proofreading specialism. For example, if you have a technical or scientific degree you could proofread scientific textbooks or journals.
Volunteering will help you get a better understanding of the job and is a good way to make contacts in the publishing industry.
You could volunteer to:
Doing professional courses can improve your skills and your chances of finding work. You can find short courses through the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and The Publishing Training Centre .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Proofreaders check text before it's printed or published to make sure it's correct and complete.
You'll read documents to make sure they are ready to be published. You'll check the text to see that it follows the agreed style. You may find and correct:
Location : You could work in an office or from home.