Epic Editor, photoshop and XML
Hi All, Can anyone please let me know how can we update ourself with the Epic Editor, photoshop, XML and many more things which are apart of Technical writing stuffs. And would be great help if anyone...
View ArticleProven track record
Hi, In normal job requirements there is a clear indication for proven track record in eg Framework/Adobe etc.What does this exactly mean? During an interview , Do we show our earlier projects .But that...
View ArticleTechWriting - Drivers and Carrots
About two weeks ago, I created a poll at this site. The question ran thus: Why am I a technical writer or Why do I want to become a technical writer. The motive for the poll was: I was curious about...
View ArticleWhat am I
Someone asked me, "So, what are you?" "A technical writer." "Eh, and what’s that?" I realised that the noun phrase technical writer does not in itself mean anything at all unless it is described...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between Proposal Writer and Technical Writer?
I would like to know the difference between Proposal Writer and Technical Writer. Is there any difference between these roles? I'm interested to know the difference, please any one can provide...
View ArticleMy profession expresses my skills!
Two years back, during an occasion I met one of my relatives. She was so curious to know why I am in search of Technical Writing job, after completing my MCA. Also, she was doubtful about the scope and...
View ArticleFor the “Write” Career Path
I have often mulled upon the career progression for technical communicators. A technical communicator can always choose to write, review and publish through his/her professional life but there is...
View ArticleMatters of Ownership
There's this old, wizened man back home in my native town. Let's call him Wajid Ali. He is the one who built the house that we live in. Why do we live in the house and not him? Because my grandfather...
View ArticleA Musing
Last night, I sat idly going through my jumble of jottings when this stopped me: “What’s the rush?” Ask the cancer patient who has only a few months to live. Ask the AIDS patient whose body is...
View ArticleWhen interviews reveal a lot
Is there any way you can know whether the interview you have attended has gone right or wrong? There are both direct and indirect ways to know this. The direct way is to ask the job consultant what...
View ArticleI want to be a technical writer
A couple of weeks ago, I met a friend from college. We met after almost 15 years, and did what such meetings usually end up in - reminiscing over coffee. Some time during the course of our...
View ArticleReports of Tech Writing's Death are Premature
As a new member of TWIN, I thought I'd start things off with a rant. I haven't been through all the postings, but my eye was caught by the fact that several of the latest blog posts were talking of the...
View ArticleHow do companies evaluate technical writers?
Have you ever wondered how technical writers are appraised in a company? Have you ever asked someone how technical writers should be apparaised? Do you have any idea how your performance has been...
View ArticleBackground Verification or an Attrition Pill
I appeal to all my dear writer friends to be patient till you read the end of this mail and then may reply whatsoever. The reason for writing this mail is to put forth few real excerpts and insights...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between Proposal Writer and Technical Writer?
I would like to know the difference between Proposal Writer and Technical Writer. Is there any difference between these roles? I'm interested to know the difference, please any one can provide...
View ArticleMy profession expresses my skills!
Two years back, during an occasion I met one of my relatives. She was so curious to know why I am in search of Technical Writing job, after completing my MCA. Also, she was doubtful about the scope and...
View ArticleFor the “Write” Career Path
I have often mulled upon the career progression for technical communicators. A technical communicator can always choose to write, review and publish through his/her professional life but there is...
View ArticleMatters of Ownership
There's this old, wizened man back home in my native town. Let's call him Wajid Ali. He is the one who built the house that we live in. Why do we live in the house and not him? Because my grandfather...
View ArticleA Musing
Last night, I sat idly going through my jumble of jottings when this stopped me:“What’s the rush?” Ask the cancer patient who has only a few months to live. Ask the AIDS patient whose body is...
View ArticleWhen interviews reveal a lot
Is there any way you can know whether the interview you have attended has gone right or wrong?There are both direct and indirect ways to know this. The direct way is to ask the job consultant what...
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