Selected Ideas for that First Job as a Rookie Technical Writer
© Ugur Akinci Here are some ideas to create your own opportunities as a rookie technical writer… Location Location is important in finding a job as a technical writer in the hi-tech sector. No doubt about that. U.S. Hot Spots If you’re living in one of the following metropolitan areas in the United States, it’ll be easier for…
Read MoreTechnical Writing Job Test
Take this Technical Writing Job Test before deciding on a technical writing career If you are just starting out on your professional career or thinking to make a career change, you might want to use the below check list to see if technical writing would be the correct choice for you. 1) Are you good…
Read More15 Questions to Ask After You Finish a Technical Document Project
(Copyright-free photo courtesy of Tim Gouw at Unsplash dot com) © Ugur Akinci How did this specific project fit into your overall documentation and income goals? Was the project delivered on time? Did you make enough money on it? If not, how will you improve the situation? Was the initial time estimate realistic? How would…
Read MoreWaterfall vs. Agile Models in Technical Documentation
© Ugur Akinci As a technical writer I’ve worked in both Waterfall and Agile shops. The differences between these two methodologies were pronounced and obvious. To understand the Waterfall model imagine a river going down a mountain through a series of waterfalls. The water stands for your product, the software product. The product goes through each…
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