Comments on: How to Break into Technical Writing http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/ The Latest Trends in Technical Communication Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:02:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tom Johnson http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-149762 Tom Johnson Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:20:33 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-149762 Andrew, I think you might find work writing help material for the machines and software that veterinarians use. That domain knowledge can be very advantageous in a job search, putting you above other candidates who may have more experience in help authoring but not with the veterinarian field or pet industry. As for how you break in, yes, I recommend contacting companies. But really, look for where the software is. Those are the companies you want to contact, not the end users of the products. Andrew, I think you might find work writing help material for the machines and software that veterinarians use. That domain knowledge can be very advantageous in a job search, putting you above other candidates who may have more experience in help authoring but not with the veterinarian field or pet industry. As for how you break in, yes, I recommend contacting companies. But really, look for where the software is. Those are the companies you want to contact, not the end users of the products.

]]> By: Andrew http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-149713 Andrew Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:59:38 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-149713 Hi. This may sound ridiculous, but how might one go about breaking into tech writing in an industry that's not particularly technical? For example, I have a decade of experience in both journalism and veterinary care: might I find writing work in the pet goods industry? It's a growing industry with more and more sophisticated products, but I've never seen a job listing for that particular niche. Should I just cold-call a few companies? I'm grateful for any thoughts you may have. Thank you! Hi. This may sound ridiculous, but how might one go about breaking into tech writing in an industry that’s not particularly technical? For example, I have a decade of experience in both journalism and veterinary care: might I find writing work in the pet goods industry? It’s a growing industry with more and more sophisticated products, but I’ve never seen a job listing for that particular niche. Should I just cold-call a few companies? I’m grateful for any thoughts you may have. Thank you!

]]> By: ragnar http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-138897 ragnar Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:59:24 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-138897 Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-132118 Tom Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:11:11 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-132118 Kris, I think I answered your question with this post: <a href="http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/06/15/how-can-i-become-a-successful-technical-writer/" rel="nofollow">How can I become a successful technical writer</a>. Kris, I think I answered your question with this post: How can I become a successful technical writer.

]]> By: Kris http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-132117 Kris Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:06:02 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-132117 I have an English degree plus a Master's Degree in Lib Science. I've writen a lot of stuff in college, but don't know what happened to it since. What can I do to show the employers that I have what it takes to be a Tech Writer? I have an English degree plus a Master’s Degree in Lib Science. I’ve writen a lot of stuff in college, but don’t know what happened to it since. What can I do to show the employers that I have what it takes to be a Tech Writer?

]]> By: Technical Writing Careers — Answering 13 Questions about Technical Writing Jobs | I'd Rather Be Writing http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-105054 Technical Writing Careers — Answering 13 Questions about Technical Writing Jobs | I'd Rather Be Writing Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:49:55 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-105054 [...] You might also see this post I wrote: “How to Break into Technical Writing” [...] [...] You might also see this post I wrote: “How to Break into Technical Writing” [...]

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-75690 Tom Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:13:07 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-75690 Thanks for dropping me a note. Glad you liked the post. Thanks for dropping me a note. Glad you liked the post.

]]> By: Nancy Odell http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-75359 Nancy Odell Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:11:02 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-75359 Hey!...I Googled for clemson sc, but found your page about How to Break into Technical Writing...and have to say thanks. nice read. Hey!…I Googled for clemson sc, but found your page about How to Break into Technical Writing…and have to say thanks. nice read.

]]> By: Heidi Hansen's blog: Online Portfolio Idea - Great example http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-35774 Heidi Hansen's blog: Online Portfolio Idea - Great example Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:02:53 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-35774 [...] would definitely stand out: http://journey.wsj.com/ This also goes along with Tom Johnson's recent post about how to break into the Technical Communication field. If you whip up a portfolio similar to [...] [...] would definitely stand out: http://journey.wsj.com/ This also goes along with Tom Johnson’s recent post about how to break into the Technical Communication field. If you whip up a portfolio similar to [...]

]]> By: Gordon http://idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-32882 Gordon Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:46:21 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/05/27/how-to-break-into-technical-writing/#comment-32882 Get signed up to TechWR mailing list. I think that's the only other bit of advice I can think of... nice article, as was Rhonda's. Learning how to pitch your knowledge and your ability to learn new skills is key, if you can sell yourself you are halfway there. Get signed up to TechWR mailing list.

I think that’s the only other bit of advice I can think of… nice article, as was Rhonda’s.

Learning how to pitch your knowledge and your ability to learn new skills is key, if you can sell yourself you are halfway there.

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