Tips for Entry
Index a nonfiction book and compare your index with the published one in the back of the book. This will help you to gain experience and improve your indexing techniques.
Contact indexers to set up information interviews. This will help you get an idea of the job, its responsibilities, and the overall industry.
Research professional organizations for indexers and editorial freelancers. These groups may provide continuing education courses that can help you gain additional skills or learn how to manage a freelance business.
Stay up to date on indexing software.
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