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Subject:RE: A question about education From:Sanjay Srikonda <SSrikonda -at- invlink -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:22:52 -0500
training? the training I've had over the years beside an information
mapping course, an advanced FM5.5 course, and a few other "certificate"
courses, were all on-the-job training. If a company is going to pay for
your training, I say GO FOR IT. just remember, you're also responsible for
picking up the work you missed while out at training. Have you checked the
local university or community college for TW courses? The http://www.stc.org Website for suggestions as to books? And, well, this
list is a great resource that I've found. Honest to goodness experts on
this list (said without a facetious bone in my body). I know that they've
been my saving grace more than once.
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From: Michele Marques [mailto:marquesm -at- autros -dot- com]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 2:44 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: A question about education
Tracey Claybon is doing some tech writing in her tech support job and is
wondering whether tech writing education is recommended for pursuing a tech
writing career.
Welcome to the club, Tracey! I don't have formal tech. writing training
(aside from individual courses/conferences). I worked as a programmer, then
in tech support for 4+ years before moving into tech. writing.
Not having "tech writer" as your title (or part of your title) could make it
hard to move into tech. writing without the certificate or degree. Building
up your tech. writing portfolio (samples) while in tech. support will help.
If your current company does have technical writing positions, your best bet
might be to try to move internally into one of those positions.
Good luck!
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