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What you said, is what I do. I had no idea that was the title....or what
that meant. (The "Info Whatsy" question got a big laugh from me!)
Thanks Jim! Now I know what to put on my resume. Cool! I will be watching
this thread with interest.
PT
On Dec 20, 2007 10:19 AM, Jim Barrow <vrfour -at- verizon -dot- net> wrote:
> Good Morning All,
>
>
> An info whatsy?
>
> <snip>..., it's a real job category.
>
> When I asked the recruiter to describe the duties and responsibilities
> associated with the job I was surprised - they matched what I am currently
> doing at my present job. When she mentioned the pay rate, I fell over - it
> was 30% more than what I am getting now.
>
> >From what I've researched - and this is where I'd like your opinion and
> feedback - information architects seem to do equal parts technical writer,
> business analyst and GUI (Web) developer. ...
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