Editor

Salary

• In Canada the average per year = $54,660

Job Outlook

• In BC look good over the next three years according to the government of Canada

Benefits

• Independence - work under little supervision, able to make independent decisions and choices
• Networking - able to build important connections with others in the industry

Important Skills

• Creativity
• Detail oriented
• Good judgment
• Interpersonal skills
• Language skills
• Writing skills

Drawbacks

• High pressure enviroment - working long hours to make deadlines
• May have to relocate - could have to move to where the market is bigger (however it is becoming more remote (online))
• Can be inconsistent - freelance editors could have trouble finding consistent work

Appeal

• Those who want to be able to put their creativity to use
• Those who pay attention to detail
• Those who enjoy writing
• Those who work well with others

Education Required

• Many editors have a university degree in English literature, history, communications, or journalism

Am I a Match?

• Yes I was a match for this job

Survey results (myblueprint)

• According to the myblueprint combatibility survey I was a 71% match for this job

Why this job

• I chose this job because I pay attention to detail and like to be creative (in writing) so I think this would be a job I would in enjoy doing