How to Present Your Contact Information
- Full name.
- Professional email address (avoid unprofessional ones).
- Link to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or relevant online profiles (if applicable).
- Phone number with a professional voicemail.
Detail-oriented Copy Editor with over 5 years of experience in refining and enhancing high-volume content for publishing and digital platforms. Proficient in AP and Chicago Manual of Style, with an aptitude for improving readability and grammatical accuracy. Achieved 99% accuracy in editing for a major publication, contributing to a 15% increase in reader engagement. Looking to leverage my expertise to advance editorial quality at XYZ Publishing.
Technical Skills:
- AP Stylebook
- Chicago Manual of Style
- SEO Content Optimization Tools
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Word
Soft Skills:
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):
- Error Rate Reduction
- Content Turnaround Time
- Reader Engagement Improvements
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results):
- Enhance editing efficiency by implementing new proofreading tools
- Achieve a 95% content approval rate without further edits
- Reduce error rate in published content by 10% in one year
List your experience in reverse chronological order. Focus on achievements, responsibilities, and quantifiable outcomes.
Right Example:
- Edited and proofread articles for a monthly magazine, achieving a 98% accuracy rate and maintaining consistency with the AP Stylebook.
- Collaborated with a team of writers and editors to produce engaging content, leading to a 20% increase in overall readership.
- Streamlined the editorial process by developing a checklist that reduced editing time by 15%.
Wrong Example:
- Fixed articles for a magazine.
- Worked with writers.
- Did some proofreading.
