Re: Finding that first tech writing job?

["Milan Davidovic" <milan -dot- lists -at- gmail -dot- com>]

On 9/14/07, Mark Xavier Phillips <indeauto -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> I'm looking to land my first contract technical writing job, preferably in the IT field. I've worked for years writing grant proposals, but have only written a handful of guides and manuals.

I and a few other people I know got our first tech writing gigs by
joining our local STC chapter, getting involved with stuff there, and
making good impressions on other members.

WIthout impressive resumes directly in the field, working through
personal contact worked well for us.

--
Milan Davidovic
http://altmilan.blogspot.com
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or 
printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007 
Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.
http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList

True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com

---
You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as archive -at- web -dot- techwr-l -dot- com -dot- 

To unsubscribe send a blank email to 
techwr-l-unsubscribe -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
or visit http://lists.techwr-l.com/mailman/options/techwr-l/archive%40web.techwr-l.com


To subscribe, send a blank email to techwr-l-join -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com

Send administrative questions to admin -at- techwr-l -dot- com -dot-  Visit
http://www.techwr-l.com/ for more resources and info.