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Why Am I Interested?

• I know people who are book editors, and I want to learn more about what they do.

• I love to read, and have always wanted to read author’s drafts.

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What can editors do?

• Can work for small or large businesses

• Don’t just look for a few mistakes• Work alone or in big groupshttp://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/SherrillsFord/PTO%20Clip%20Art/Meeting.jpg

What are the working conditions like?

• Can work in many different areas– Newspapers, magazines, books

• Can work at home or in the office-- flexible

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What Type of College Education Do You Need?

• At least a bachelors degree—more college and studying is better

• Companies are more likely to hire you when you have a better degree

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What is a Sample Career Path?

• Level 1 – Editorial Assistant• Level 2 – Assistant Editor

• Level 3 - Editor• Level 4 - Managing Editor

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What are the Minimum Wages in a Few States?

• Massacusetts - $8• Arizona- $7.65• Minnesota- $6.15• Verrmont- $8.46

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What are 2 Laws having to do with Youth working under the age of

18?

• Youth 14-15 may not work more than 18 hours a school week

• Youth 14-15 may not start working before 7 AM and have to stop before 7 PM

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ZAPPOS.COM

• Number of employees in US are 1,843• Headquarters are in: Henderson, Nevada • Rank on CNN Top 100 Companies: 6• Average annual pay at this company is $52,238• This company does have 100% of health care

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2 Companies Hiring For an Editing Job Are…

• The Express– Lock Haven, PA– Editor/Writer 

• McGraw Hill– Chicago, IL – Senior Editor

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