21 Common Editor & Proofreader Interview Questions
Here are some common questions that hiring managers ask in interviews with potential editors and proofreaders:
- How many years of experience do you have in editing and proofreading?
- What is your process for editing and proofreading?
- Can you describe your work style?
- How long do you expect it will take you to edit or proofread our manuscript?
- What software do you use for editing and proofreading?
- What are some of your qualifications/training in editing and proofreading?
- What do you look for when editing and proofreading?
- How many revisions do you typically make to a document?
- When working with clients, how do you communicate changes and updates?
- What are your expectations for this position?
- What is the most challenging part of your job?
- What do you like best about your job?
- Can you give me an example of an editing or proofreading project you recently completed, and how it helped the client?
- What is the difference between an editor and a proofreader?
- How do you ensure your clients are happy with your work?
- How do you handle projects where you need to work in a language that isn't your native tongue?
- How do you stay up-to-date with changes to industry standards, like MLA and APA formatting? Do you have any tips for staying up-to-date?
- Are there any projects that you have turned down because of your ethical standards or judgment? If so, what were they?
- What is your preferred work environment?
- What kind of technology do you use in your daily workflow?
- Do you have any questions for me?