If you have the skills and knowledge to work as a proofreader, as well as experience in such activities in publishing and print media, if you wish, you can leave the office and work from home. There are many jobs on the internet for a remote proofreader or editor. The main thing is to know who needs a proofreader in the network and what is the specifics of this work.
Professional experience and specialized education are, of course, an advantage when looking for a position of a remote proofreader. But not all employers need specialists "with crusts" and many years of experience. For some customers it is enough that their texts are simply checked for gross spelling and punctuation errors, quickly and inexpensively. And newcomers to the profession, who are literate and attentive, also find the opportunity to make money on the Internet. But experienced proofreaders can qualify for a higher salary.
When starting your job search in this area, you first need to build a portfolio, including there examples of texts that you have checked. To visually show the result of your work, use the "Corrections" mode in Word or provide those who want to compare the text before and after your editing. Scan the pages of magazines and newspapers indicating that you worked there as a proofreader, if possible. Finally, write in a separate file a short story about yourself as a specialist, about your strengths, skills and knowledge. Prepare an official resume as well.
So, being fully armed, you can start monitoring the Internet for vacancies. Get creative. Browse ads on job sites, look for customers on freelance exchanges. Remote proofreaders are required for publishers, magazines, newspapers, and web resources. Accordingly, it will be useful to study the section "Vacancies" on Internet sites representing a particular media. Proofreaders are also offered work in various forums, including urban, women's, etc., in sections such as "Announcements", "Work at home".
Additionally, you can indicate your desire to find a job as a remote proofreader in various social networks by adding an announcement to your signature, profile description, mentioning this on the forums where you are active. Communication on professional web sites and communities of proofreaders will also allow you to declare yourself and get a job as a proofreader on the Internet.
When applying for a vacancy, tell us about yourself briefly, clearly and competently. You may be asked to complete a test task, but it should not be large - a maximum of two to three thousand characters. Do not agree to work as a proofreader without prepayment, so as not to become a victim of deception. Feel free to apply for all the vacancies that interest you and you will succeed!
