How to Find a Online Proof Reader Job

Home Based Proof Reader Job

Writing for various online sources can even leave room for the best editor to make mistakes. Most online writers and website owners have found that even the smallest errors can hurt their chances of making top rankings with search engines. So to avoid errors going undetected they may hire online proofreaders. Learn how to get started as a online proofreader.

Instructions

1. Consider getting a online certification and list your services through known databases who specialize in connecting proofreaders and copy editors to businesses. Grammatika.com and EditFast.com are two of the more well known business who provide these services. Each company requires annual membership. Each certification process involves testing and may be a good way for individuals wishing to enter the field without formal training or experience to get started.

2. If you have experience as a copy editor or proofreader you may get the exposure for your services through online freelance websites such as elance.com. Many websites are free to join and charge a small percentage of the fees collected.

3. Popular job data banks such as monsterjobs.com can be helpful in finding proofreading jobs. Search each data bank by keywords. Most data bases will require applicants to sign up before posting a resume, but it requires little time and is usually free.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to screen each employer to ensure they are legitimate. Each site you join should have guidelines to walk you through this.

• Many Online proofreader jobs will require applicants to have some form of training or certification.

• Testing will almost always be part of the application process.

Resources

• Work At Home Ideas
• How I Learned To Make A Good Living From Home Writing For Online Websites.