by Dianne Volek | Jul 2, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
At this month’s meeting, participants discussed a wide range of problems and solutions. Someone who is moving to another province asked for advice on finding technical communication opportunities and preparing for interviews in a new environment where she has few...
by Quyen Nguyen | Apr 1, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
In this month’s meeting, we addressed some concerns for technical writing contractors: sharing personal information, pivoting your career, and using AI. In the era of paperless transactions, disclosing your banking information to clients can be a concern. Hackers and...
by Sucharita Ghosh | Mar 5, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We started by discussing writing samples. Most writers have portfolios of work samples and tailor them depending on the job positions they are applying for, because employers often ask for them. We also discussed the various tools and resources that LinkedIn provides,...
by Ruth-Anne Klassen | Nov 26, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We heard about people looking for new roles, and exchanged ideas for finding a job more easily and for greater job satisfaction. Experienced small-business owners exchanged ideas about how they started their business and shared helpful online resources. Some prefer to...
by Komal Gagalani | Oct 31, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month we welcomed people from Vancouver and Calgary. One writer asked about the best way to ensure that one’s work or volunteer responsibilities are covered in case of absence, whether from illness, holiday, or departure. One suggestion was to find a trustworthy...
