TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Here's a summary of the responses I got to my post requesting ways to find
technical writing offsite contracts.
Nancy A. McDonald suggested these agencies:
* TechniSource (www.tsrc.net)
* VOLT
* Manpower
* Maxim Group
* AeroTek (note that this site is not IT)
* CompuWare
Lora M. Beene suggested:
* Vary the job descriptions: e.g., search for Technical Writer, then also
look under Documentation Specialist
* Local newspaper classifieds for IT or IS positions
* Search Yahoo's Classifieds and Guru.com
* Use company employment opportunities pages
Bill Hartzer suggested these sites:
* www.guru.com
* ework.com
Win Day's advice was:
* Check the STC job bank of your local chapter
* Check the classified ads in your local paper
* Register with several agencies and make your preferences known.
Thanks to all for your help.
Justin Cascio
Pro-Logic & Adjustable Choke
Outsource Documentation and Online Help
Phone: (727) 217-9496
Fax: (801) 217-1117
justin -at- plandac -dot- com http://www.plandac.com
