Re: Transitioning From the Military to Tech Writing

[Scott Turner <sturner -at- airmail -dot- net>]

Tracy,

As an indication of learning ability, a BA or BS is fine. Unless you 
are going into a specific field, the degree is less important than 
the demonstation that you can learn. Having said that, I will 
recommend that you look into a degree in Technical Writing, as they 
do exist, and can demonstrate that you have been exposed to many of 
the concepts that a writer will struggle with, at least once in thier 
career.

There is a market opening up in Medical writing, but that often 
requires some background in sciences, particularly those associated 
with medicine. It is worth a thought since you have six years to go. 
The other responses that I have seen posted contain other items to 
keep in mind when applying for a position. Often, it is the 
impression you make on the interviewers that lands you an offer.

Scott

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