So I'm almost there! I'm still working my part-time retail job in hopes of getting a full-time job in my field of study, and have recently had a bit of success. After meeting with the businessman a week or so ago, who had forwarded my resume and contacted some people for me, someone became interested in me!
It isn't full-time work, but it's in my field and it's a start. I'm so happy and thankful for it! I'm now a proofreader at Onward Publishing, which is a small company in a town not too far from me on Long Island, NY.
The owner/founder was super friendly and helpful and was willing to give me a chance. He was very understanding in how difficult it is to gain work experience as a college grad. After conversing through email and over the phone, he gave me a test. He sent me a document to proofread to determine my skill level, and was impressed with my work. He has since offered me a job. I am so excited and thankful (I'm saying "so" a lot this entry because I can't emphasize enough the excitement) to be given this opportunity to further practice and develop my proofreading skills (and make a paycheck).
Everyone's gotta start somewhere.
As I've said before, I want (or at least think I do) to go into editorial, and proofreading is a sturdy stepping stone before that. I do enjoy proofreading, but unless you're doing it at a newspaper or a website, or something that's constantly changing or updating (or happen to be the sole proofreader at an entire company), it's not full-time work. So it's not exactly something you can live on or make a career out of.
BUT I DON'T CARE! Because it's a step in the right direction.
I'll be getting my first official assignment to proofread on Monday and I can't wait to get started!
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