by Autumn Jonssen | Mar 2, 2014 | Career
Standing out in a crowd can be challenging. Creating a résumé that stands out can be even more challenging. Here are 10 tips for creating a résumé to help you get noticed in the job market. Put your name and contact information in the top right corner of the...
by Kristin Beeby | Dec 9, 2013 | Career
Are you considering a career in technical writing? There are many galmourous Hollywood portrayals of journalists and novelists, but technical writers are overlooked. This oversight can make it difficult to picture what qualifications and skills are needed for this...
by Gwen Higgins | Nov 3, 2013 | Career
A career in technical writing need not start with a degree in English, Journalism or Technical Communication. Many companies seek writers with specific education and experience related to their industry, such as science, engineering or software development. These...
by Autumn Jonssen | Oct 19, 2013 | Career, Techniques
Job hunting is challenging. Networking and informational interviews were foreign concepts to me when I started in the field and I broke into a sweat just thinking about them. However, I’ve found it to be the best way to find jobs that I love to do, especially since...
by Gwen Higgins | Jul 31, 2013 | Career
So you want to be a technical writer – you’ve earned a degree or certification, but now you need a job. Where to start? In a recent discussion on the STC LinkedIn group page, members shared their knowledge and gave advice to a new graduate. I’ve summarized the...
by Heather Sommerville | Jul 31, 2013 | Career, Techniques
I’m an editor. — Really? For which newspaper? I’m an editor. — You mean, like, you work in the movie business? I’m an editor. — Gee, I’d better watch what I say or you’ll correct my grammar. I evaluate written material, help people organize their thoughts, and reduce...
