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alan.lee@hcentive.com Updated 5 days ago |
Looking for a IT Technical Writer who wants to work in the Health IT industry - Reston, VA - 1 ReplyJob Responsibilities: • Conducting in-depth interviews with subject matter experts to understand product functionality and features • Researching... |
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nicinmn@gmail.com Updated 26 days ago |
Job Fairs and Technical Writers - 6 RepliesAndy, I'm responding to your note about looking for educational developers. I'm experienced in that area. Would you please contact me at... |
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animalgeek Updated 1 month ago |
Is technical writing for me? How hard is finding a telecommuting position? - 6 RepliesThank you Tennickly, for your input and insight. It does seem like technical writing has lots of social interaction, which I am surprised and... |
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johnmac211 Updated 1 month ago |
Diagraming metal and electronic components - 7 Replies<a href="http://www.metalstampingind.com">Metal Components</a> cater to various industrial necessities like air con trade. Metal components are... |
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Stevizard Updated 2 months ago |
Transition from Public Relations to Technical Writing? Any advice? - 4 RepliesOK, HERE'S THE REAL SCOOP! Your post tells me that you probably have the skills you need to become a RFP or Technical Writer. RFP stands for... |
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Stevizard Updated 2 months ago |
Certificate or Degree for Technical Writing - 56 RepliesSorry to double post, but I ran out of space on the previous one. IN WHICH INDUSTRY WILL YOU WORK? Software, hardware, pharma, electonrics,... |
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Sana k |
Pay scale for Technical Writers?Hi, Does any one have an idea about the current pay scale for Technical Writers in UAE, USA and UK with 4 years of experience? I just wanted to... |
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jbara in Louisville, Kentucky Updated 6 months ago |
Where to start with Technical Writing? - 9 RepliesI'm just discovering this and it seems like a good thing to go into. I am a Creative Writing major and i heard that it can help with the art of... |
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him8nc in Springfield, Missouri Updated 6 months ago |
Technical Writers, Web Design, and Wordpress - 1 ReplyI have two questions: 1) What are the expectations that employers have for technical writers in regards to content management systems? Do they... |
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Alissa in Plano, Texas Updated 7 months ago |
How to find volunteer writing assignments - 6 RepliesHi all, I'm looking to start a job in technical writing and am looking for volunteer projects. Does anybody know of any? Thanks |
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Rob in Washington, District of Columbia |
Core IT knowledge for technical writersI am putting together a short guide to what new technical writers should know. Any opinions on the core information technology knowledge domains... |
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Rob in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 7 months ago |
Informational Interview for technical writers. - 1 ReplyHello, I'm in a Career & Life Planning college course that is requiring me to do an informational interview with someone in the Technical Writing... |
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Taggize in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Educational Advise for Technical Writing CareerHello, I am currently a student struggling to decide on what educational path I should pursue in order to get my foot in the door to eventually be... |
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Monique in Washington, District of Columbia |
Overseas Job?I am becoming frustrated with living in the DMV area and want a change of pace, but not long term per say. I know gov't agencies and different... |
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Monique in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 9 months ago |
Show me the money... - 44 RepliesWhat are typical technical writer salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this... |
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Craig in Seattle, Washington Updated 12 months ago |
Entry-Level Technical Writer salary - 95 RepliesI am graduating college this year with a B.A. in English and looking for an entry-level techncial writing position in Nashville, TN. How much can I... |
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mainer_writer in Portland, Maine Updated 13 months ago |
Technical Writing oppurtunity for engineers - 1 ReplyMany people are finding it difficult to find ajob in this field.What in your opinion they lack? |
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Michael Aprile in Jonesborough, Tennessee Updated 14 months ago |
Over experience and other dilemmas - 271 RepliesI am a professional senior technical writer with over 28 years of solid, in-company experience across four industries. I honestly have a wonderful... |
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David Y in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania Updated 16 months ago |
job offer - is this a good deal? - 1 Replyi just got a position in technical writing. it's full-time work but on a contractual basis (no benefits), at $30/hour. as my first technical writing... |
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Bart in Huntsville, Alabama Updated 17 months ago |
A few questions about a Technical Writer - 16 RepliesHello, I have a few questions about the profession of a technical writer. Any information would be greatly appreciated. 1. Education, training,... |
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Nora Smith in Roanoke, Virginia Updated 20 months ago |
Problems involved with providing writing samples - 1 ReplyHi all, I am new to the Forums, although I have been using the Indeed site for some time. I have run into a problem when providing writing samples... |
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D Ann in Ironton, Ohio Updated 20 months ago |
salaries - 3 RepliesWhat kind of salary should I be looking for in Chicago as a non-management senior technical writer? This is for a friend, so I don't have a lot of... |
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PS in Springfield, Missouri |
Starting a job and then leavingI am looking to relocate to another state soon, but I may be out of a part time job. I have a possible interview for a writing position locally, but... |
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gurung_rajesh in Iceland Updated 22 months ago |
What graphics, online Help, and publishing programs are most popular? - 3 RepliesI need to add a graphics application, on online Help authoring program, and a desktop publishing application to my skills set (for the past 20 years... |
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Matt Jacob in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Updated 24 months ago |
Questions about Career - 2 RepliesBeen reading up on careers in technical writing, but there are a few factors that are really important to me. Can someone fill in the blanks? Who... |
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NaTivENYR in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Updated 24 months ago |
What do entry-level technical writers need? - 2 RepliesHello all. I am thinking of changing my career to technical writing (amongst other possibilities). What credentials/experience to companies... |
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Susolov in Houston, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Transition from Proposal Writing? - 12 RepliesHas anyone made the jump from marketing/proposal writing to tech writing? It seems to be a natural transition, but I'm having a hard time getting... |
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DocumentDesigner in Fort Mill, South Carolina |
Suggestions/Tips on job leads for a Technical Writer with 10+yr experience in Charlotte? : )Hello everyone, My name is Mahreen and I am a technical writer/editor with 10+ years experience in a variety of industries including aerospace,... |
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Emily Weant in Hyattsville, Maryland Updated 27 months ago |
Changing from software QA to Tech writing. Is this a good idea? - 4 RepliesI have worked in software testing and QA Management for the past 13 years and I've gotten burned out on the stress and the hours. I would like to... |
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dacoh in Garden Grove, California Updated 27 months ago |
Is technical writing a growing or dying industry? - 1 ReplyHi all, I'm a newspaper copy editor who has been looking at technical writing as a possible new career. According to various career websites and... |
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BCamp in Phoenix, Arizona Updated 28 months ago |
Graduating with a degree in technical writing...how do I get a job? - 1 ReplyI'm graduating with a bachelor's in English with an emphasis in professional and technical writing on May 6. I want to get a job as soon after... |
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JDallas in Tacoma, Washington |
Career advice for a former journalist turned tech writerHello, I'm a technical writer with four years experience creating help guides, support pages, and Web content. My current contract is coming... |
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storoyan in Brooklyn, New York |
advice on technical writing coursesIf anyone is willing to offer advice on technical writing courses, it would be greatly appreciated. To summarize where I am and what I'm looking for,... |
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Malonee in Covington, Louisiana |
Tech Writing Research PaperHello everyone. I am doing a research paper about technical writing as a degree program and am wondering if any experienced or new technical writers... |
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tamron in Astatula, Florida Updated 33 months ago |
Technical Writer Job Search - 1 ReplyI'm graduating with a MA in Professional Writing in August. I've started my job search and even applied to some positions; I've received no... |
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ARod in Winnipeg, Manitoba |
How to find work as a technical writer in the academic worldI'm reasonably academically trained for a career as a technical writer, but unhappy with what I'm finding as my career prospects. I earned a BA... |
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Techone in Hillsboro, Oregon Updated 34 months ago |
Interview Preparation - 5 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming technical writer interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again? |
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m_writer_a in Mississauga, Ontario |
Structured Authoring and CMSDoes your group make use of a content management system in its authoring process? If so, is it free or commercially sold? Open or closed source?... |
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David Mathi Raj in New Delhi, India Updated 36 months ago |
What's the best screen capture software for everyday tech writing graphics? - 12 RepliesWhat is the best screen capture software that allows for easy capture of screens and allows you to manipulate graphics? |
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AV in Columbus, Ohio Updated 36 months ago |
Grad School for technical writing - 6 RepliesHI, I'm about to graduate with a BA in English and would like to pursue grad school. What is the best degree to pursue in Grad School for technical... |
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Dante in Royal Oak, Michigan |
Technical Writing DegreeHi all - There are so many roads to becoming a Technical Writer, it is very confusing! I don't have any science classes - nor do I have any... |
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atpcliff in Lomé, Togo Updated 36 months ago |
Technical Writing Duties - 1 ReplyHi all - I'm considering becoming a technical writer and was wondering what (in the words of real people) a technical writer does? I've looked... |
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Vanessa in Houston, Texas Updated 36 months ago |
What qualifications/credentials do I need to be an entry-level technical writer? - 1 ReplyI tried applying twice already to a software company called Reynolds and Reynolds for an entry-level position that required no experience. I... |
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Joseph LeRoy in Cypress, Texas Updated 36 months ago |
Cost of Documentation - 6 RepliesI am writing a proposal for my company to get some outside help documenting some software I have written. Currently, there are over 20,000 lines of... |
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Techone in Portland, Oregon Updated 37 months ago |
Education vs. Experience - 2 RepliesHello. I am halfway through an MA in English with an emphasis in Technical and Professional Writing. My undergrad degree was also in English with an... |
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GraduatingSoon in Bridgewater, New Jersey Updated 38 months ago |
Technical Writing Abroad? - 14 RepliesHello all, I'm curious if anyone has any advice about working abroad as a technical writer. I currently work as a technical writer, have around 2... |
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GraduatingSoon in Bridgewater, New Jersey |
Copy/Content Writer or Technical Writer : OverseasIf I understand correctly, the average technical writer makes more than the average content writer in the US --this excludes content writers who... |
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telaviv1 in Jerusalem, Israel Updated 38 months ago |
Can you freelance as a technical writer or do you have to work for a specific company? - 5 RepliesI'll repeat my question here: Can you freelance as a technical writer or do you have to work for a specific company? |
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Techone in Portland, Oregon Updated 40 months ago |
Job scenario for technical writer - 1 ReplyI want to know how is percentage of job availability for technical writer after 5 years? |
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Techone in Portland, Oregon Updated 40 months ago |
Career Transition to Tech Writer? - 5 RepliesI'm contemplating a complete career transition and would like to consider technical report writing as an option. I have a 4-year degree in business... |
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