The indexer is responsible for creating the index for all types of documents in any format, with the aim of helping users easily find the information they need. The indexer's work is to think up ways of organising an index so that the user can easily find information on a specific topic and scan the index in order to know what the document is about.

• Organise, store and retrieve information so that users can have fast and easy access.
• Research, identify and log documents in order to have an idea of what they are about. Identify key words and phrases in the text, recording their position. Identify the main topics and break them down into sections.
• Index the photographs, charts and illustrations.
• Use special computer programmes to search, format and print.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Estudis literaris
• Grau: Filologia clàssica
• Grau: Humanitats i estudis culturals
• Grau: Humanitats
• Grau: Filologia catalana
• Grau: Lingüística
• Grau: Periodisme
• Grau: Filologia catalana i estudis occitans
• Grau: Filologia hispànica

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Creativity: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Humanities

The key interests of people who are interested in the field of humanities are studying the activity of human beings over time as well as their cultural and artistic expressions. Activities that represent this field are the creation of cultural products and the organisation of exhibitions and events, in addition to the promotion of actions for the preservation and dissemination of an artistic group. Significant knowledge of cultural, historical and linguistic heritage is required to carry out these activities.

Publishing agent

Writer

Reader

Proofreader

Copyeditor

• Work hours

  Schedule flexibility, although they are subject to the deadlines set by the client.

• Salary

  The salary can vary from 14.758 to 18.642 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and qualification level. Median: 16.587 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  Being registered with a professional association is recommended.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Self-employed workers must be constantly available and therefore have access to a landline and an Internet connection. When working from home, expenses amount to approximately 3,500 Euros per year (including consumables, supplies, stationery, etc.). If working at an office, the price of leasing this space must be considered (approximately 7,200 euros a year).

• Initial investments

  An indexer usually needs basic computer equipment, such as a computer, printer and computer peripherals. Initial investment is calculated at some 2500 euros (depending on the quality and features of the equipment). If they rent premises and have to furnish them, the initial investment in this area is estimated at some 800 euros.