What would you do as a Proofreader?
Proofreaders
- usually work irregular hours and may work part time
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- check documents for spelling mistakes
- check documents for grammar errors
- make sure information is accurate
- prepare documents for publication
- find information in files and databases
- check facts using reference sources
- work with others on publications
- organise documents correctly
- coordinate proofreading and editing
How can you become a Proofreader?
You usually need experience to become a proofreader and training may be useful.
You may need
- to complete a training course in proofreading
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
