Tech Writer Today Magazine - TechWhirl
Technical writing and technical communications news, articles and resources for technical writers and technical communicators.
Every professional needs a grounding in getting started in their chosen profession. These features and how-to articles provide insight on traveling the career path, as well as tools and strategies for landing the job, advancing in the organization, and building skills.
While for some the choice to become a technical writer is obvious, the industry one chooses to work in is just as important as the initial decision to become a technical writer. If you are about to head out with newly minted degree in hand, or looking for a new opportunity, finding out where the jobs are in technical writing and other tech comm fields marks one of the biggest steps you can take. Continue reading ...
Today is a fairly busy day for me. I need to be in class and to work on assignments in media studies and web design. I have a little bit of time devoted to work as well, and I plan to spend a little bit of time socializing in order to stay sane. It's a typical day in the life of a technical communication student. Continue reading ...
Time to dust off your resume, update it with your 2012 accomplishments and start plotting your path to your next role. Despite the endless talk of the economic fiscal cliff, the number of jobs advertised in the technical communication industry increased, so even the minor lull of the last couple of weeks seems to be over. Check out the jobs on TechWhirl Job Board. Continue reading ...
As both a student and a teacher, I've had the opportunity to sample a variety of online learning experiences. While online programs are tremendously useful (save time and money for starters), you could find yourself sacrificing other key elements (like quality of learning content and social interaction) that can make a difference in the long run. If you have determined that an online course is the right move for you, how can you make sure you don’t enroll in a bad program, and can enroll in a good one? Use this list of key elements as a guide when you’re shopping. Continue reading ...
Farewell to the end of 2012 and another successful year of networking and career progression within the technical communication community. Take a quick look at the opportunities that could kick off your 2013 in a different direction. Continue reading ...
It's almost Christmas, but not yet so why not use today to start searching for that perfect job to put under the tree? A great job is the perfect stocking stuffer. This week's edition covers technical communication openings in the retail, software, medical, educational, oil and gas industries, plus provides some social media hints if you're tired of being an elf and more interested in being St. Nick. Continue reading ...
Traditionally December has been a slow period for recruiting in the Technical Communication industry. December, 2012 is bucking this trend with a slew of Technical Communication roles being advertised. These roles span all industries, locations, experience levels and also specialty. Continue reading ...
Technical Communication industry jobs can be found in all cities across America and the world. Most large organizations have subsidiaries in other states, separate from their headquarters location. For example, eBay, headquartered in San Jose, California, has an office in Salt Lake City, Utah where they house many technical writers and instructional designers. Continue reading ...
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American friends! Remember the need for Technical Writers, Instructional Designers and Developers may slow down during the festive season, but it doesn't disappear. So don’t stop networking and looking for roles during this period. Continue reading ...