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Beth Davy wrote:
> so, any suggestions on how to get said experience,
* Do some volunteer work - create a handbook for a local charity
* Write a handbook about a hobby of yours, to illustrate talent and potential
* Check out the local STC mentoring program
>
> about to throw my hands up in despair and return to the restaurants
I don't want to hear any more about technical writing vs. burger flipping :-)
Suzette Seveny
Markham, Ontario, Canada
sseveny -at- petvalu -dot- com or suzette -at- yesic -dot- com
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