QUESTION 20 OF 39

Tell us about your training and experience in reading large amounts of information and gleaning the main idea?

Comprehension is a crucial aspect of editing. The interviewer is asking this question to see if you have developed techniques to comprehend large amounts of text reasonably quickly. Understanding what you're reading as you're reading is important and can give you a deeper comprehension of what the author is trying to convey.

"I have taken recent workshops including tips on reading quickly while taking in large amounts of information. When reading, I pause every few paragraphs and try to decipher what the main idea is. Then, I try to put the main idea in my own words for even further understanding. I also jot down notes as I read, which helps me stay focused on the main idea. I also think it's important to limit distractions. I find that I am at my best first thing in the morning, so I plan my day to do a lot of reading and editing in the early hours of the day."

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Tell us about your training and experience in reading large amounts of information and gleaning the main idea?

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