Manager Recruitment at NETCOM LEARNING
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NetCom Learning - Proofreader (3-5 yrs)
NetCom Learning - proof Reader for American English - Freelancer
Education Background:
- Proofreaders typically need a bachelor's degree in English, journalism or a related field, as well as impeccable spelling, grammar and knowledge of style.
Experience:
- 3 years in proof reading American English.
Skills Required:
- American English expert.
- Spelling/Grammar: Proofreaders need to have a mastery of the written word. They need to understand how a sentence is read, and how a sentence is spoken. Being proficient in language and writing style is crucial.
- Attention to Detail: Proofreaders need to make sure every comma is in place and every word is spelled correctly.
- Check for errors by scrutinizing even the smallest detail in a document.
- Look for popular errors that editors and writers normally miss.
- Apply a structured process for proofreading to make sure the document is free of error.
- Show the corrections made while proofreading with the aid of correction marks.
- Not losing concentration and patiently proofreading documents that are long.
- Identify and correct punctuation and grammar errors.
- Identify and correct hyphenation and capitalization errors.
- Know about a wide word range and know when they are wrongly spelled or used.
- Ensure consistency by using style rules as agreed upon.
- Be aware of when there is the need to make adjustments or not.
- Effectively and decisively query where there is text ambiguity.
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