A proofreader resume has to prove accuracy, attention to detail, and command of style guides. Learn what to lead with, which skills to feature, how to quantify the work, and how to break in.
A copy editor resume that only says 'edited copy' gets filtered out. Publishers want editing skill, style-guide mastery, accuracy, and throughput. This guide covers what to prove, how to quantify it, how to write skills, how it differs from a proofreader, and an FAQ. Free resume check at the end.