Proof Reader Interview Questions and Answers

A list of topics related to accounting, finance, economics, and management.

• Garner vs Murre rule for punctuation in legal writing

• Treatment of goodwill in partnership accounting

• Accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity

• Residential status of individuals in income tax: Resident, Non-Resident, and Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident

• Income tax slabs for different income levels

• Ratio analysis for financial statement analysis

• Cash flow vs fund flow statement

• Money market vs cap...read more

I consistently meet or exceed performance expectations as a proofreader.

• I have a track record of accurately proofreading documents within tight deadlines.

• I consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and catch errors that others may miss.

• I have received positive feedback from clients and colleagues on my proofreading skills.

• I can provide samples of my work to demonstrate the quality of my proofreading.

• I have consistently met or exceeded productivity targets in m...read more

The first things to look out for when proofreading content

• Spelling and grammar errors

• Punctuation mistakes

• Consistency in formatting and style

• Clarity and coherence of the content

• Correct usage of words and phrases

• Proper sentence structure

• Correct capitalization and hyphenation

• Formatting errors (e.g., incorrect indentation, spacing)

• Inconsistencies in numbering or bullet points

• Missing or misplaced citations or references

Yes, I am familiar with proofreading.

• I have experience in proofreading various types of documents such as essays, articles, and reports.

• I am skilled in identifying and correcting grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation errors.

• I have a keen eye for detail and can ensure the accuracy and clarity of written content.

• I am familiar with style guides and can adhere to specific formatting requirements.

• I can provide constructive feedback and suggestions to improve the o...read more

I can speak fluently in three languages: English, Spanish, and French.

• Fluent in English, Spanish, and French

• Can understand basic Italian and Portuguese

• Experience translating documents from Spanish to English

• Lived in France for a year and studied the language intensively

US and UK spellings differ in certain words due to historical and linguistic reasons.

• US uses -ize endings while UK uses -ise (e.g. realize vs realise)

• US uses -or endings while UK uses -our (e.g. color vs colour)

• US uses -er endings while UK uses -re (e.g. center vs centre)

• US uses -og endings while UK uses -ogue (e.g. catalog vs catalogue)

Examples of medical words used in the US and UK

• US: ER (emergency room), insurance deductible, copay

• UK: A&E (accident and emergency), NHS (National Health Service), GP (general practitioner)