by Ruth-Anne Klassen | May 29, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We started with some news of a potential promotion for an attendee. During an informational interview with a lead technical writer at her company, the lead writer suggested she apply for a technical writing position and write her own job description! We talked about...
by Brian Young | May 4, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month we discussed ChatGPT, its growing application in coding and writing, and some of its pros and cons. The STC has given several presentations and workshops on the topic, from fundamental definitions of language learning models (LLMs) and potential new...
by Joel Basart | Apr 25, 2023 | Announcements, Career, Recent Events
Management literature sometimes overly focuses on extroverted leaders, but introverts are equally successful at providing guidance, mentorship, decision-making, and networking. Introverted leaders, about 40% of leaders/executives, possess strengths and abilities that...
by Brian Evancic | Apr 2, 2023 | Techniques, Tools
Traditional project management Waterfall is the traditional project management style. It goes through distinct, consecutive phases, such as planning, execution, and testing. Construction and engineering projects typically use waterfall project management. One project...
by Heather Sommerville | Mar 25, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month’s virtual get-together began, appropriately for a networking meeting, with the question: Can you network if you’re not looking for work? Should you? Why or why not? All agreed that networking, online or in person, offers much more than job-hunting contacts....
by Joel Basart | Feb 27, 2023 | Announcements, Career, Chapter, Tools
As the first in a series of Tools webinars, we are presenting Creating Instructional Videos with an emphasis on using TechSmith Camtasia and other video creation tools. Why use instructional videos: Many companies use videos to inform customers about products and...
by Ruth-Anne Klassen | Feb 27, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
At the February Tech Comm Café, attendees exchanged insights about finding employment and setting themselves up for good working conditions. They enjoyed sharing past experiences and looking forward to advancing in their careers as technical writers. We initially...
by Brian Young | Jan 26, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We started by discussing the potential for more face-to-face meetings this year. While meeting in person is nice for members in Greater Vancouver, it would exclude others. The virtual meetings are attended by members scattered throughout western Canada and the United...
by Joel Basart | Jan 18, 2023 | Announcements, Tools
Rescheduled! Join us for the second in a series of Tool webinars, where we will have experts outline a specific Tech Comm tool, and why it is something that should be in your arsenal. Our second tools webinar is on the Madcap Software Suite (particularly Flare and...
by Joel Basart | Jan 4, 2023 | Announcements, Career, Chapter, Recent Events
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) Canada West Coast chapter is pleased to announce the award of two STC student memberships in January 2023. Both students are currently enrolled at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, in Burnaby. Congratulations...