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Subject:Technical Writer opening - Deerfield, IL From:Jan SHELTON <jan_shelton -at- SDT -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 5 Jan 1996 12:07:01 CST
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Technical Writer/Instructional Designer
William M. Mercer is one of the world's largest consulting firms in
the areas of employee benefits, compensation, and human resources. Its
local division, Mercer Technologies, provides technology-based
solutions to Mercer's worldwide consulting staff and to its business
clients. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical
writer/instructional designer to join our team of 400+ employees in
our Deerfield facility, conveniently located near 294 and Lake Cook
Road. This is a fast-paced environment offering many professional
growth opportunities for a team player with the right skill and work
ethic.
Primary responsibilities include assessing user's needs; designing,
developing, and implementing procedural and reference materials for
highly technical as well as non-technical users for print-based and
online delivery; and maintaining existing documentation as needed.
Development work includes working with project team members
(particularly application developers and subject matter experts) to
collect and clarify information.
Requirements:
College degree, a minimum of three years of technical
writing/instructional design experience. Knowledge of Information
Mapping, Word 6.0, RoboHelp or other online tool, and/or ISO 9000
experience a definite plus. Additional skills required: good
facilitation skills, detail orientation, follow-through,
initiative, systematic and logical thinking, and an ability to work
and perform in a team environment.
We offer a challenging work environment, growth-oriented, long-range
career paths, very competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit
package.
EOE/Drug-free workplace.
Please send or fax resume with salary requirements to:
HR Manager
William M. Mercer, Inc.
1417 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
703.317.7414 FAX