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Editech employees must successfully complete a rigorous qualification
process that includes the following:
Reference checks
Resumes
received at Editech undergo an initial screening to determine the degree
to which each applicant’s capabilities match our company’s
and our clients’ needs. A staff member then contacts applicants
to verify details about their employment preferences and to
obtain contact information for three supervisory references. Our company
policy requires these references before candidates can be assigned to
any client project.
We also engage the services of an outside agency to conduct
drug testing when required for specific positions.
Online and hard-copy testing
Editech
uses a comprehensive skills evaluation system to test applicants on
more than twenty of the most commonly used software programs. The system
also includes tests for special skills, such as accounting, administrative
support, legal terminology, medical terminology, data entry, typing,
spelling, and so on.
Editorial personnel must successfully complete proofreading,
copyediting, and substantive editing tests before performing similar
jobs for clients. These tests were specially commissioned by Editech and
have proven to be an excellent gauge of editorial skills. Candidates
for writing and desktop design positions are also asked to bring in
portfolios of their work for review by our staff members.
Internal interview evaluations
Each applicant is interviewed and evaluated by at least two Editech staff members, who then make
recommendations regarding the most suitable assignments for the candidates.
Those who are approved through our screening process have a superior blend of technical and interpersonal skills—just the qualities you're looking for in publication and office support staff.
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