Boost Your Income Challenge – Day 16
As well as running My Money Cottage and a fair few other side hustles, I’m employed 25 hours per week as a proofreader.
One of the main reasons I initially went for this job is that it’s home-based. At the time I applied, my youngest child was 6 months old and I also had a 5 year old and 8 year old too. I couldn’t see how I could go back out to work and pay for childcare for three children, but I’d already decided that continuing with childminding wasn’t going to work either. It was a worrying time!
Proofreading – how to get into it
You don’t actually need any qualifications to get started as a proofreader. But you do need a good understanding of the English language and grammar. You’ll probably need to demonstrate your skills to potential clients or employers before you’ll be offered work – so be prepared to undertake a few tests.
For most proofreading jobs you’ll be self-employed and you’ll probably take on a number of short-term projects. For this reason, it’s a good idea to build up some reviews from clients that you can then share with potential new clients.
You’ll want to sign up to:
You can then advertise your services, actively search for work, and build up some client reviews.