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Subject:(U) From:vmathews -at- VNET -dot- IBM -dot- COM Date:Tue, 19 Mar 1996 18:38:04 EST
From: Victoria J. Mathews
*** Resending note of 03/15/96 13:54
RCHVMW2(VJM), Dept. 533, Rochester, MN T/L 553-0231
E-mail: vmathews -at- vnet -dot- ibm -dot- com tele: 507-253-0231
Subject: TW openings at IBM in Rochester, MN
Currently, IBM Corporation in Rochester, Minnesota has
immediate openings for technical writers. The following is
the job description and skills requirement:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical writers are needed for the AS/400 Information
development area. Potential responsibilities include:
o Creating and updating technical information for the
AS/400 and associated software products
o Interacting with the development community and writing
team to document and test installation, configuration,
usage, and technical marketing information
o Creating and updating online information including online
help for PC operating systems such as Windows 3.1,
Windows 95,and OS/2 and for IBM's OS/400 operating system.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
A strong understanding of a technical field, technical
writing, and PC skills is required. Knowledge of AS/400
systems is helpful. Special interest in areas such as client
server, networking, database, and multimedia is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are a key
requirement.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Combination of technical communications and computer
science, engineering, or mathematics degrees or equivalent
experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience in all skill areas or a combination of the
technical communications degree and one of the technical
degrees listed above.
Potential candidates may mail or fax a cover letter and resume
directly to:
Laura Walech-Roth
Information Development Manager
IBM Corporation
AS/400 Division
3605 Hwy 52 North
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 253-2997
(507) 253-8022 (fax)
For general questions, contact Victoria Mathews (vmathews -at- vnet -dot- ibm -dot- com)
or Cindy Swessel-Hofer (cswessel-hofer -at- vnet -dot- ibm -dot- com).
\ "Sail away from safe harbor...
Regards, Victoria \ Explore. Dream. Discover."
Information Development \ Mark Twain
