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Subject:Re: How to get that first TW contract From:Kristen Case <KLCase -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 23 Jul 1997 20:13:25 -0400
Buck Buckanan wrote:
<<
After you have a few of these at-home contracts under your belt and feel
qualified to handle an in-house position, re-write your resume and brag
on self.
>>
This seems to imply that Buck feels it's easier to obtain contract work than
it is to get a full-time job as a techwriter. (Please correct me if I've
misunderstood). As an aspirer techwriter who is currently working in another
field, I would love to know whether anyone else has any thoughts/insights
into this issue.
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