PA Cat @ 62: on the topic of technical writing jobs, here’s something from writerlist@prospring.net
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) has developed a Job Seeker Boot Camp for technical writers, editors, software documentation specialists, and others in the technical communication field. You do not need to be a member to participate. The program includes four elements to help the effectiveness of your job search:
FREE access to the STC Career Center where scores of NEW job postings specific to technical communicators are listed and shown to participants EXCLUSIVELY FOR 14 DAYS before they are released to the public. STC recently partnered with us and other top recruiters in the tech comm field to compile the best job openings in its online Career Center.
FREE access to a dozen-plus articles written by and for technical communicators about how to distinguish yourself, how to identify hidden job markets, what questions to expect during the interview, and how to increase your perceived value to your next employer. The work of technical communicators is an important contribution to a company’s bottom line. Learn what to emphasize when describing the value of your accomplishments.
FREE access to audio podcasts by well-known tech comm speakers. John Hedtke and Jack Molisani speak on topics such as: mistakes technical communicators make during job searches, résumé tips, creating buzz about yourself during your search, and how to ace the interview.
FREE access to the latest STC Salary Survey to help you establish your value during negotiations. The survey also shows how technical writers have shifted from state to state or metropolitan areas, where salaries are holding firm, and where the largest increases in salaries have occurred.
Learn what the average, median, and 90th percentile salaries are for technical writers in your area.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Members of STC can participate for free.
Nonmembers may participate in the program for $65; this includes unlimited access until 31 December.
http://www.stc.org/membership/job-seeker-boot-camp-intro.asp
