Re: Problems with new tech communicators

Subject: Re: Problems with new tech communicators
From: CGiordano -at- EvergreenInvestments -dot- com
To: Sarah Dean <sarahdean03 -at- yahoo -dot- com>
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:43:43 -0400

These are problems that new graduates in general have, not just technical
communicators. Some of the things I would tell new grads:

Your mission is simple to understand and devilishly difficult to execute:
Clear communication of relevant information using the media that make the
most sense for the intended audience to reach their objective. That
leaves lots of room for creativity, growth, and advancement, collaboration
and all sorts of other cool things... because you're going to have to
learn to play well with others no matter how well you write.
Do not assume your college degree entitles you to anything but a chance
Do not assume that TWs without a degree in technical writing are in any
way less qualified than you ... or any more qualified
Marketing is not the enemy.
Remember, it's not all about software -- either as tools or as subjects.
Do not obsess over the use of "appears", "opens"or "displays"; one space
or two after a period; or whether or whether training material,
specifications or QA is in your purview,,. life is too short to argue
about it.
Neither the Microsoft Manual of Style nor Data Flow Diagrams are the
answer to everything -- 42 is :)

Happy Friday!

Connie P Giordano, M A
Senior Technical Advisor/Technical Writer
Evergreen Investments
704/383-4405
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References:
Problems with new tech communicators: From: Sarah Dean

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