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This group is a marvelous resource! I have been lurking for some
time, as I am intending a change of career to some aspect of
Technical Communications.
As part of my career research (quite formal, because I am
applying for funding to further my education), I want to conduct
three or four informational interviews - a few employers and a
few TWs. Because I am reluctant to present myself as a novice in
my own backyard (B.C. Interior), I want to interview firms
outside my region.
I have a couple of "newbie" questions for the group.
1. Will a brief email enquiry, including my nine (mostly yes/no)
questions get any response? I.e. would the employers you're
familiar with consider this just a nuisance and delete it? I plan
to follow up any replies with a "thank you" telephone call.
2. Would anyone here mind answering a similar quick set of
questions for Technical Writers?
[I don't want to spam the group, so you can reply off list if you
prefer. mailto:writer -at- bcnexus -dot- com ]
My Funding Application, FYI, is to the Human Resources
Development Commission (Canada), who offer financial support to
those who are unemployed (me) or under-employed (also me!).
They'll pay tuition, fees, living expenses, etc. for qualified
applicants to upgrade skills and qualifications. The Application
process is formal and time consuming, but I hope it will get me a
TW Certificate and some mid-level training. So far, my App. runs
to over 100 pages - I should add it to my portfolio! ;-}
P.S. I am 49 years old and have been following the age
discrimination thread with interest <g>
Regards,
Bil Gladstone
Web Management Services
Freelance Project Development
Office #503, 101-1865 Dilworth Drive
Kelowna B.C. CANADA V1Y 9T1
P: 250.861.3860
F: 208.979.0283
E: admin -at- bcnexus -dot- com
WWW: http://BCnexus.com
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