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Subject:Help! First TW job interveiw From:smith <smith -at- DDS -dot- NL> Date:Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:17:14 +0100
Hi TECHWR-Ls,
Help. I have my first job interveiw for an entry level techwriting position
in less than 7 days. The position is within the research and development
dept. of a medium sized international IT firm (job description below).
I am coming from a non-tecnical or writing background (I have a masters
degree in social sciences) but I have great interest in learning more about
computing. I am basically self-taught and I've gained lots of useful
information and tips from reading this list.
What pointers can you 'experienced' tech writers give to a beginner to help
"close the deal" on the possible first job?
All advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Stan Smith
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Department: Research & Development
Job description: Technical Writer for the Applications team
Reporting to the Teamleader, Applications, the Technical Writer in the
Applications Team will be primarily responsible for:
Writing end-user documentation
Writing technical documentation
Reporting back to the developers
The person we are looking for should have the following qualifications:
25-35 years of age
Dynamic
Team player
Open-minded
Humor
Drive/Commitment
PC-experience at Super user level or higher
Preferably Notes experience
