by Jason Wu | Apr 30, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
Résumé tips and opinions about social media filled the bulk of our conversation at April’s Tech Comm Café. In attendance were several human resources veterans, and we kicked things off when one student asked about résumés for new writers. Which is more important:...
by Geoff Lawrence | Apr 3, 2022 | Recent Events, Techniques
On March 23, 2022, policy writer Murray Whitby shared his insights in a webinar, “How Policies Can Undermine Employee Engagement and How to Fix It.” Murray is the president of Policy Protec, the company he founded in 2018, and a member of CPHR (Chartered...
by Heather Sommerville | Mar 20, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
Most people at the March meeting were repeat visitors, mainly experienced writers but some students as well. It was good to see familiar faces as well as new ones. We began with a spirited discussion of robocalls (especially the ones that wake us before dawn)...
by Harley Nokes | Mar 17, 2022 | Career, Recent Events, Techniques
On February 15, 2022, technical writer and Mount Royal University instructor Lyndsay Steffler outlined what a portfolio is, pieces to include, portfolio types, and format options. Composed of a collection of “artifacts” that demonstrate skills and experience, a...
by Hannah Lind | Feb 23, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The February meeting focused on proactive steps that technical communicators can take to secure work. This was timely, as it took place the day after the chapter’s Building a Portfolio webinar. The webinar was so well-received that chapter president Joel Basart...
by Beverley Burrows-Pym | Jan 30, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This was the first meeting of the Tech Comm Café in 2022. The group opened with personal introductions and a discussion about the upcoming open house and portfolio webinars. New guests were welcomed, as were returning guests from the technical writing field. Someone...
