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You might contact Janis Ramey, who heads up the Pittsburgh STC's "WorkQuest"
group. This is a special group that the chapter set up to help those
looking for work. They also received some type of award for WorkQuest, but
I don't remember what...maybe Pacesetter? It is a very active group and the
meetings should be of some help (Janis will be helpful too, I'm sure). I
think the STC WorkQUest will be a good, first step for you.
Pittsburgh tech writing jobs are -- like many other places in the US --
still few and far between. But they do exist and Pittsburgh has a solid
base of high tech companies.
I lived in Pittsburgh for the majority of my life, and have many clients
there. If you want more info on the area or its business organizations,
feel free to contact me.
Good luck,
Kay Ethier
919.244.8559
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[mailto:bounce-techwr-l-82316 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com]On Behalf Of D. W.
Andrews
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:48 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Pittsburgh inquiry
My wife and I are contemplating a move to Pittsburgh to be closer to family.
Can anyone in that area recommend a headhunter?
Also, I?d be interested in hearing in opinions/advice from any writers there
about employment prospects in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
I have 10+ years of experience of tech. writing in the New York area.
Thanks!
Doug
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