Editing Tests for Writers
http://www.stc.org/intercom/PDFs/2003/200304_12-15.pdf

Hart, Geoffrey J.S.
Intercom
2003

Abstract:

Times are hard, and many former writers are pounding the dirt looking for work. Some who have extensive experience with peer review or revising documents are expanding their job searches to include careers as editors. However, new editors often face a barrier to entering the profession: the editing test. Rather than taking a chance on unproven candidates, publishers and other clients typically ask would-be editors to review short documents that test three main aspects of an editor’s skills.