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A colleague of mine who works for a DOE GOCO here (and who
doesn't have direct access to the 'net) is moving to Washington,
DC, and would like to query the good folk of techwr-l. Question:
what to expect in the job market there--narrow/broad, up/down;
what leads/resources to develop; what advice would locals give?
Colleague has several years' experience in many facets of
editing, writing, publishing, and freelancing, in mostly
engineering fields and recently with environmental engineering/
research. Has contacted WDC STC employment, signed w/Washington
Independent Writers, religious w/the Post, getting a (recent)
copy of directories of associations. Capable w/dtp, willing to do
entry-level work for specific experience.
If anyone out there has any insights/advice/job leads to offer,
please send them to me and I will forward.
Thanks from both of us for your help!
Michele Berkes
berkesm -at- a1 -dot- osti -dot- gov
