(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Job Description
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found. |
98
|
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made. |
98
|
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors. |
98
|
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition. |
97
|
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks. |
96
|
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting. |
57
|
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names. |
54
|
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Thinking Creatively
|
77
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
75
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
68
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
67
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
58
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
54
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
52
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
47
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
47
|
Processing Information
|
46
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
46
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
45
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
43
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
42
|
Interacting With Computers
|
42
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
40
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
39
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
38
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
37
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
36
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
35
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
32
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
19
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
11
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
10
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
6
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
2
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
2
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|