Re: Joing STC and breaking into Technical Writing
Also, since the majority of those who attend are employed, they are more
likely to know of jobs available or companies who are recruiting, as
well as various particulars with each.
I don't know if you saw them,but recent postings that suggested that two-thirds of those at STC meetings were looking for work.What that means is uncertain: some could be unemployed, while others could just be thinking of switching jobs. However, many posters, as well as people who have contacted me privately, suggest that STC meetings have a preponderance of newcomers.
So, while the percentage ofjob-seekers undoubtedly varies from area to area, it is probably generally true that any job leads at a meeting will be shared with a large number of job-seekers.If that is so, then the chances that leads at a meeting will lead to your employment are only going to be slightly better than those from job ads.
But even if your statement is true,how many of those at a meeting will have hiring authority? Probably a minority. Some may have input into a hiring decision, but not make a hiring decision. Either way, most of the people at an STC meeting are not the people who can give you a job. That makes them only slightly better than any of friends and acquaintances in their ability to help you with your job search.
As I said earlier, any chance of networking can be useful. However, given that many people have only limited time to network, either because they're already working or need to find a job quickly to meet expenses, STC meetings are probably not the best use of a job-seeker's networkig time.
Yet, because STC meetings are comfortable places for a job-seeking writer, far too many will go to them in preference to situations that have a better chance of giving them access to hiring manager or job leads that they don't have to share.
If you like, go to STC meetings for moral support while you're looking for work. Go to them relax in the company of your peers.But don't go to them imagining that you're doing much to enhance your chances of finding work.
The fact that neither Andrew Plato (nor I) have much use for the STC is besides the point.His list of suggestions is far more useful than an STC meeting for a serious job hunter.
If you don't believe this statement, ask any consulting or career management company.
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