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Subject:RE: Senior Technical Writer From:pkingston -at- nomadsoft -dot- co -dot- uk To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:20:30 +0100
Is it just my impression, or do North American Hi-Tech workers seem to
attach a large amount of importance to their job titles?
My experience of working in the UK has been the opposite. I'd be interested
in any comments, offline if appropriate.
Peter Kingston
Technical Author
Nomad Software
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>At what point does an individual earn the title "Senior Technical Writer"?
>What characteristics does a Senior Technical Writer exhibit?
>Is it when you have 5 years technical writing experience?
>Is it when you turn a magic age?
>Is it when you have an MS in Technical Communication or other advanced
degree?
>Is it when you make X a year?
>Is it when your supervisor "Seniorizes" you?
>Is it when you are a strong writer, work well with others as well as
independently, learn fast, work hard, exhibit excellent organizational
skills, etc.?
>Is it when you have worked at a company for X amount of time and that
title
is given to all who stay that long, work hard and exhibit the above listed
characteristics and more?
>How important is the title? Is it more for personal satisfaction or does
it
depend on the company for which you work?
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