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Proofread

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

/ˈpruːfriːd/verbCommon term

In job interviews & careers, proofread means: To read a text carefully to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation before you send it.

In Turkish: son okumasını yapmak, yazım hatalarını kontrol etmek, redaksiyon yapmak

How it is used

Often said about CVs, cover letters and important emails: 'Can you proofread my cover letter?' The past form is also spelled proofread but pronounced /ˈpruːfred/. A proofreader does this as a job.

Example sentences

  1. Could you proofread my CV before I send it tonight?

  2. I proofread the email three times and still missed a typo in the company name.

Common collocations

  • proofread your CV
  • proofread carefully
  • ask someone to proofread
  • proofread a cover letter
  • CVA document that lists your education, work experience and skills, which you send to an employer when you apply for a job. It is short for curriculum vitae.
  • cover letterA one-page letter sent with your CV that explains why you want a particular job and why you are a good fit for it.
  • detail-orientedCareful to notice and check small things, so that your work is accurate and has very few mistakes.
  • tailorTo change your CV, cover letter or answers so that they match a particular job and employer.

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