Re: How To Choose A Good TW Was Re: Giving a surprise test to interviewees?

[John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

> I also happened to know that before they hauled me in, they had
> attempted to fill the spot via a national service better-known for
> secretarial temps at a MUCH lower rate, and got nobody qualified.
> So for me, that exchange further confirms there is something
> seriously broken about the way tech writers are selected and
> managed.

I STILL think that this is an area where certification would help
more than harm.

John Posada
Senior Technical Writer

?Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone 
amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built 
the Titanic.? - Dave Barry

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