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I am recently unemployed after a year's stint at a company where I worked
on a military-affiliated project. Tech writers at the company require
both NATO Security Clearance and Canadian level 5 "Top Secret" clearance.
The material was 'highly classifed' and, as a result, I can't actually
show samples of my work to future employers. While I can name the customer,
I cannot discuss any of the work I did in detail.
The most I can do is list the various types of manuals I worked on, the
software I used and such generic duties as "coverted docs from Word and
Pagemaker to FrameMaker, revised and updated a large training package
including x y & z manuals and training materials,..." etc. I can also
discuss the company's product and the company itself.
This was my first job as a tech writer. My portfolio is based solely around
tools (such as Frame, Robohelp, Visio, etc.) and my ability to use them. I
don't have any portfolio pieces that come from real jobs in the field. I'm
worried about this potential weakness in my portfolio coupled with my
piddly 1-year of experience.
I'm putting together a portfolio piece that shows exactly how I used Frame
on the job (i.e. compiling chapters into a book, generating lists and TOC,
headings, etc.) but that's my only idea so far.
Any comments, opinions, suggestions, advice, ideas???
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