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How to Start a Resume Writing Business
A Resume Writing Business is not that hard to launch. Yes, we are going through some tough times as these lines are written. A lot of people are looking for work. And that’s precisely the reason why these are also perhaps some of the better times to earn good cash by writing resumes and cover…
Read MoreHow to Become a "Software Development Kit" (SDK) Technical Writer
© 2010 Ugur Akinci SDK (Software Development Kit) (a.k.a. “devkit”) writing is a highly specialized hi-tech niche within the technical communication field. The pay and the benefits are good but the entry threshold is high. This well-paying technical writing specialty is not for the beginner-level tech writers or those who do not have a good…
Read MoreShould You Get a Technical Communication (or Writing) Certificate, or Diploma?
© 2010 Ugur Akinci Here’s a question TCC readers ask me often: “Should I get a diploma or certificate in technical writing/communication?” I’m big on education and training. But my answer to this question is always: “It depends.” Let me explain. First off, if your current or prospective employer demands that you get a certificate…
Read MoreU.S. Bureau of Labor: 2008-2018 Outlook is Positive for Writers
© 2010 Ugur Akinci The job growth outlook is positive for most writers, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, excepts in selected niches like newspaper publishing and computer hardware. Here are some of the best and worst writing niches in terms of their projected 2008-2018 Percentage Change in Number of Employed: BEST Growth Areas…
Read MoreMaking the Transition from Technical Communication to Customer Experience Programme Management
(Excerpts) I’ve been asked quite a bit about my transition from Technical Communications to Customer Experience – what’s the relevance of my skills from my previous role to my new one, what are the surprises, challenges … and so on. People who work in tech comms seem to be surprised by the change; people who…
Read MoreSome Common Career Titles for Technical Writers and Communicators
If you’re a junior technical writer just graduated from college and looking for a job in the market place, it’d help to be aware of all the titles that technical communicators carry today. That way you can expand your job search to include all these titles, and not only those of “technical writer” and “technical…
Read MoreFacts About Medical Transcriptionists
Introduction A medical transcriptionist writes Medical Transcriptions (MT) which is a technical communication niche in high demand, in all countries with a well-established medical and judicial system. Market Needs a Medical Transcriptionist Whether the population is getting old as in Western countries or young, as in the rest of the world, the doctors need to…
Read MoreAre You "Military"? Then you should give Technical Writing a try…
I was listening to my car radio this morning and I heard an Iraq War veteran volunteering because he could not find a job. Volunteering is a great community service. I think everyone should try it at least once in their lives. I, for example, used to be a “Meals on Wheels” volunteer and learned…
Read MoreA Career in Technical Writing?
(Excerpts) Ever thought about what goes into creating the user manuals or instruction brochures of your music system, mobile phones or even the car maintenance guides? Most of us just manage to glance through the item, leave alone going into the technical details. Since such information is meant for the layman, simplifying the jargons associated…
Read MoreTeach Technical Writing in Kansas at Pittsburg State University, KS
Job Category: Faculty Is position tenure earning: No Position Department/Office: English Appointment Duration: 9 Month Position Responsibilities: Instruct technical writing service courses, undergraduate and graduate level technical/professional writing courses, courses in composition and introduction to literature. Four courses per semester. Minimum Requirements: Ph. D. in technical writing or its equivalent and college level teaching experience…
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