HR recruitment, assessment, and management content

Copy editing and proofreading of manuals, training materials, and assessments for an HR recruitment and training business.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of manuals, training materials, and assessments for an HR recruitment and training business.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • I worked for this business for five years and edited hundreds of pieces of work.

  • They worked with financial businesses including banking and insurance.

  • Ares of expertise required included HR, sales, recruitment, insurance, law, personal assessments, reports, PowerPoint, workbooks, website, communications skills, course outlines and notes, research, and networking.

  • Edited all work to meet extensive style guide requirements.





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Compliance and risk qualification workbooks

Copy editing and proofreading of workbooks for courses including health and safety, personal injury, liability, and workplace hazards.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of workbooks for courses including health and safety, personal injury, liability, and workplace hazards.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy editing of text-heavy workbooks for qualification courses.

  • Included proofreading in PDF using proofreader marks.

  • Covered health and safety, workplace, HR, and law.





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Retail operations and processes staff manual

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff operations and process manual for a large grocery retailer.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff operations and process manual for a large grocery retailer.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy editing and proofreading of a staff operations manual and supporting materials for a grocery chain.

  • Followed an extensive style guide and ensuring language was aimed at just the right level for all employees.

  • Also edited brochures and newsletter articles.





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Career, apprenticeship, and employment reports

Copy editing and proofreading of reports to do with education, career development, and employment.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of reports to do with education, career development, and employment.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread over 100 pieces over three years.

  • Worked on meeting notes, memos, opinion pieces, and debate minutes.

  • Editing was for a provider of employment and learning practices.

  • Dealt with content on education, apprenticeships, employment, and ministerial debate.





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Retail policies and procedures manual

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff manual on policies and procedures for a specialist retailer.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff manual on policies and procedures for a specialist retailer.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Edited and proofread the staff manual for a high-end retailer.

  • Consolidated work from multiple authors and ensured consistency throughout.

  • The manual covered topics including security, maintenance, customer service, HR, and operations.

  • Followed the retailer’s branding and style guide.





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Vocational instruction training manual

Copy editing and proofreading of a training manual on pursuing a vocation or apprenticeship.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a training manual on pursuing a vocation or apprenticeship.


Approximate length of content edited

5,000 - 10,000 words.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread instruction manuals on finding and following a vocation.

  • Work was completed for a UK non-profit organization.





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Business skills development manual

Copy editing and proofreading of a guide to developing and using business skills and advancing careers.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a guide to developing and using business skills and advancing careers.


Approximate length of content edited

5,000 - 10,000 word.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread instruction manuals, workbooks, and guides.

  • Work was completed for a UK non-profit organization.

  • Covered areas including career and skill development and business management.





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Employability and career instruction manuals

Copy editing and proofreading of guides on how to start, grow, and maintain a career as a fitness instructor.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of guides on how to start, grow, and maintain a career as a fitness instructor.


Approximate length of content edited

5,000 - 10,000 words.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread instruction manuals, ebooks, workbooks, guides, and qualifications.

  • Work was completed for a UK non-profit organization.

  • Covered areas including exercise, fitness, nutrition, health, biology, anatomy, and business management.





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Fitness instruction manuals and qualifications

Copy editing and proofreading of multiple instruction manuals and qualifications on getting certified as an exercise instructor.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of multiple instruction manuals on how to become a fitness instructor and teach exercise techniques. Also included editing of coursework criteria and qualifications.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread instruction manuals, workbooks, and qualifications.

  • Work was completed for a UK non-profit organization.

  • Covered areas including exercise, fitness, nutrition, health, biology, anatomy, and business management.





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Business administration doctorate

Copy editing and proofreading of a PhD / DBA in business administration and management.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a PhD / DBA in business administration and management. I worked with this client throughout their doctoral studies and edited multiple assignments and pieces of coursework.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Included copy editing for statistics, research methods, case studies, critiques, presentations, strategic planning, performance management, and executive decision making.

  • Provided support for an English as a Second Language student.

  • Questioned and critiqued the work to help the client focus the content.

  • Edited to remove duplication and highlight gaps in the writing.

  • Supported client with last minute and out of hours editing and availability.

  • Worked with this client from the very start of the DBA through to the final thesis presentation, including proposal, abstracts, literature reviews, and methodology.





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Employment and staff policies manual

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff manual on various employment policies and expectations.

Information on various types of copy editing and proofreading projects.

Brief description

Copy editing and proofreading of a staff manual on various employment policies and expectations.


Approximate length of content edited

10,000 words or more.

Notes on copy editing and proofreading this content

  • Copy edited and proofread a staff manual containing staff policies.

  • Work was completed for a UK non-profit organization.

  • Covered areas including working practices, protocols, processes, and behaviors.





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