Your next hire is out there for as low as $10.85/hr USD.
We'll help you hire I am a Proofreader for significantly cheaper than hiring a US employee.
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Why hire with The People Company?
Low cost by hiring from the Philippines and Latin America
Your company's next proofreader lives in the Philippines or Latin America, but has a great understanding of Western work culture!
Speaks incredible English
All of our hires speak English at a C2 level or above -- the highest level of qualification provided by the Cambridge Assessment.
Years of experience being a proofreader
The average candidate we place has 7+ years of experience working for US companies as a proofreader. You'll get someone who can hit the ground running!
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Stop overpaying for labor, and come join The People Company!
🤢 $4,167 USD per month
average 🗽 US salary
🇵🇭 $1,910 USD per month
average Philippine salary for proofreaders
🇻🇪 🇦🇷 🇲🇽 $2,292 USD per month
average LatAm salary for proofreaders
From $10.85/hr, all-in. No upfront fees, our fee is included in the rate.
$0 – your new hire’s first week. We pay their salary while you get comfortable with them.
$0 – payroll tax, workman’s comp, unemployment insurance, benefits, etc. or anything else you have to pay with a US employee.
$0 – onboarding fees. We give each customer personalized, white-glove service.
$0 – recruiting fees. We seek out, interview, and vet your new hire for free.
$0 – payroll & global compliance. We take care of all of the headache that comes w/ hiring someone internationally.
$0 – unlimited support. Get unlimited phone & email support with managing/onboarding your hire.
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How does it work?
1. Hop on a call
We’d hop on a phone call and get a little more context as to what you and your team are spending their day on, and what you’d like to outsource.
We’ll use this data to find the perfect assistant (or assistants, depending on your org size!)
Timeframe: 1-2 days
2. We headhunt
Our headhunter would take the data from our phone call and find candidates from our talent pool with experience in supporting teams in your industry.
Bonus points for experience with your CRM and tools, and a great culture fit.
Timeframe: 2-3 days
3. Interview & trial
We’ll present three compelling candidates and you can interview as many of those as you’d like. When you’ve found a great assistant, we will pay their first week’s salary so you can be confident they’ll be a value-add.
If they’re not a good fit, we’ll work night and day to find someone who is.
Timeframe: 7 days
Expect proofreaders that can fit this job description:
They'll have proficiency in these tasks:
– Verify the accuracy of facts, statistics, and references within the content, ensuring that all information is correct and properly cited.
– Ensure consistency in style, tone, and formatting across all documents, adhering to the organization’s or client’s style guide.
– Cross-check references, hyperlinks, and citations to ensure they are accurate and correctly formatted according to the relevant citation style.
– Compare content with source materials to ensure accuracy in transcription, translation, or adaptation, making sure no details are lost or misrepresented.
– Highlight any areas of ambiguity, unclear wording, or potential misunderstanding in the text, providing suggestions for improvement.
– Collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members to resolve any questions or discrepancies related to the content.
– Maintain detailed records of corrections and edits made, providing feedback to writers to help improve the quality of future content.
– Conduct final reviews of documents and materials after revisions have been made, ensuring that all corrections have been implemented and the text is ready for publication.
– Monitor and ensure that all content adheres to legal standards, such as copyright laws and ethical guidelines, preventing potential legal issues.
– Stay updated on industry trends, language usage, and changes in style guides, applying this knowledge to ensure content remains current and relevant.
– Manage multiple proofreading projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
They'll know how to handle these responsibilities:
– Ensure consistency in style, tone, and formatting across all documents, adhering to the organization’s or client’s style guide.
– Verify the accuracy of facts, statistics, and references within the content, ensuring that all information is correct and properly cited.
– Collaborate with writers and editors to resolve any questions or discrepancies related to the content, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
– Highlight any areas of ambiguity or unclear wording in the text, providing suggestions for improvement to enhance readability.
– Conduct final reviews of documents after revisions have been made, ensuring all corrections have been implemented and the text is ready for publication.
– Manage multiple proofreading projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
They'll have these qualifications:
– Proven experience as a proofreader or in a similar editorial role
– Excellent attention to detail and a strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
– Familiarity with various style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago Manual of Style) and the ability to adhere to specific guidelines
– Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
– Proficiency in using word processing and proofreading tools, such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Grammarly
– Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with writers, editors, and other team members
They'll be proficient in your 'tech stack', which may include:
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RecruitU hires great team members at 18% of the US cost with The People Company
RecruitU used The People Company to place Rico, an administrative assistant who took off vital business processes. This saved the founders a ton of time and allowed them to focus on ‘more important’ work.
Brooks Gammill, Co-Founder at RecruitU
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hiring Rico through The People Company has been an absolute game changer. Since onboarding Rico I can now spend more time on sales and prospecting knowing that my all my administrative tasks are dealt with"
