I really want to do proof reading for ANY kind of company. I didnt get a degree though I plan to finally start college this January and pursue it. Is there any chance I could score a job that will let me do this kind of work before I obtain my degree or am I stuck working dead end jobs until that day happens?
2007-09-18 19:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Try getting yourself an entry-level job at a publishing company to get your foot in the door. Then you can work yourself up the ladder.
2007-09-18 19:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proof reading is an art. Some people are good at it, but must people are terrible. Just contact the recruit offices of any places that writes anything, send them your resume. Chances are one of them will give you some work, and if you are any good they will give you more and more work.
You might also try doing a short editing course to aid you in the pursuit of this.
Also if you are studying something related at college (media, communication, english literature) it will help.
Generally though the job options at college are like this.
1st year. McD, supermarket, cleaner etc
2nd year. Sales, promotions, some office work.
3rd year. Some entry level career related work.
4th year. Some serious career related work.
So don't be stuck, just do your best to get the best job you can get now (and in the future nows that come along)
2007-09-19 02:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realistically speaking, companies hire the best applicant and if you are with applicants with degrees you chances will be very small. it will always be a competition out there, so try to get that degree so in the future you can not only choose the type of job you like, you can also climb that corporate ladder and make something out of yourself.
2007-09-19 03:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lorna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a lot of people hold very important positions in companies who do not have degrees. They did it the old fashioned way of working their way up through the company, and learning as much as they could at every step. Getting a college degree just speeds up the process-- a lot!
2007-09-19 02:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can try looking for one while in school. if your at a major university, your chances of finding that kind of job is greater. some might require you to have already passed certain classes to fill in the job.
good luck.
2007-09-19 04:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proof yourself during the interview.
2007-09-19 03:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by pedestrian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try for entry level jobs now at a proof readin one
2007-09-19 03:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by aaron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋