The first webinar in our Finding Work series took place on Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Pacific time. Lyndsey Steffler and Chris Powell discussed how to create effective portfolios and résumés.
Topics include:
- How to set objectives, catch the reader’s attention, and secure an interview.
- What to include, what to omit, and how to format it.
- How to write a cover letter.
- How to deal with employment agencies and government postings.
- How to manage a a writing test.
The Speakers
Chris Powell is a professional technical writer with over 30 years of experience in technology, business, and writing. He has degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and business, and worked for many years as a Senior Solutions Architect. Since 2016, he has completed programs in communications, journalism, and creative writing and now works as a full-time Contract Technical Writer specializing in technology and large-scale government infrastructure projects.
Lyndsey Steffler earned her Degree in Applied Communications (Technical Writing) and began her career as a Technical Editor.
Since then, she has added Project Management, Enterprise Content Management, and Adult Education certifications to her portfolio and began working as a full-time technical writer in Aviation in 2004. In all the years Lyndsay has been in the airline industry, she has supported technical publications, safety, emergency response, procurement, learning and development, operations, and maintenance.
Lyndsay began teaching for the technical writing program at MRU in 2006 and throughout her career as an instructor, she has participated in projects to contribute to the continuous improvement of the program. This year, she was the lead instructor for the update and redesign of the Technical Writing Extension Certificate.
Although Lyndsay is passionate about her work, when she’s not in the office or the classroom, you are likely to find her enjoying time with her husband and their three children, hiking with her dog, or training for her next adventure.
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Heather Sommerville is a senior technical writer and editor with over 20 years of experience delivering clear, concise writing for business and technical audiences. She is an STC Associate Fellow and has served in many volunteer positions with the STC Canada West Coast chapter.