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  * ANN: TRAINING FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS (Adobe, MS, XML, Macromedia)
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  * ANNOUNCE: Free Webinar: Effective Job Search Strategies (NEW)
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  * STORY:  SnagIt's attributes (NEW)
  * JOB: Tech Writer & Web Designer Job in Madison, WI 
  * ANNOUNCE: Welcome Quadralay as a New Platinum-level Sponsor! 
  * PSSST! Calling All Tech Writers! 
  * ANNOUNCE: Want to advance your career?  Attend LavaCon!

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ANN: TRAINING FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS (Adobe, Microsoft, XML,
Macromedia)

All the training that you need and wherever you need it to be.  Check out
http://www.certifiedalliance.com for information on   hands-on training
and workshops in:

- Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Illustrator, GoLive, and Photoshop
- MacroMedia Products
- Microsoft Office Tools
- XML and XSLT (including DocBook courses)
- Single Sourcing, eLearning, Indexing, and Technical Writing


This Alliance of certified trainers is a collaborative effort between:

- Bright Path Solutions http://www.travelthepath.com
- Front-Runner http://www.front-runner.com
- GRAFIX Training http://www.grafixtraining.com
- PUBSNET http://www.pubsnet.com

The overall goal of the CertifiedAlliance is to deliver a "best of breed"
solution to companies across North America. This group of business
partners have the drive to exceed in their relationship building with
clients. Contact an Alliance member to find out how they can help you
reach your publishing goals through superior training.

All Alliance members are peer approved and use Alliance approved trainers.
Training with a CertifiedAlliance training center ensures you will receive
high quality training from an excellent instructor. It also means that you
will be supported as you move forward from training class to real-world
situations.

http://www.certifiedalliance.com


07/03/03-07/10/03
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ANNOUNCE: Free Webinar: Effective Job Search Strategies

KnowledgeStaff, a staffing and consulting firm specializing in the
learning and content development marketplace and Interwise are
sponsoring an interactive 1.5-hour online seminar on effective job
search strategies on Wednesday, July 16 at 4:00 PM (EST).

In today's tight marketplace, you not only need to find the job
opportunities and generate enough interest to secure an interview, but
also figure out a way to differentiate yourself from the competition.

Join us for a presentation of some of the lesser-known tactics and methods
used to locate, prepare, and secure new job opportunities. Topics will
include:

** Developing a Job Search Plan

** Effective Resume Strategies for Gaining the Employers Attention

** Locating Opportunities

** Effective Interview Strategies

** Mood Management

The seminar will provide examples and online demonstrations that you can
begin using immediately to increase your likelihood of locating new
employment. For more information and to enroll:

http://www.interwise.com/live/viewevent.asp?eventid=1222&source=ID1222TECHWR



07/03/03-07/10/03
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JOB: Technical Writer Needed for Help System (work via the internet)

I am seeking a technical writer to produce a Windows HTML Help system
and possibly also an associated user manual (for print) for a piece of
software we distribute - there is an existing online help system that
can be referred to, but it needs to be re-written with some new topics
added, to cover new program features.

The candidate should have relevant experience in technical
copywriting and help system authoring.

If you're interested in quoting for this job, please e-mail me
a brief resume, along with examples of previous work and I'll
send you more details about the product etc.

Regards, Philip Hodgers.

philip -at- puresoft -dot- co -dot- uk


07/03/03-07/10/03
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STORY:  SnagIt's attributes

"What do you like best about SnagIt?" Jennifer asked Dan the technical
writer.

The question from Dan's coworker rang in his ears as he headed back to his
desk.  "Best?  Best?" he said to himself.  He'd told Jennifer he'd get
back to her.

He began a list:

1. Captures everything, including hard-to-get items like dropdown menus.

2.  Saves me time, since SnagIt goes into Word, PowerPoint, and Explorer's
toolbars.  Also into FrameMaker's menu.

3.  Can save images in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, TGA, PNG or PCX file formats.

4.  Can save my favorite capture combos with Capture Profiles.

5.  Can autonumber the captures AND automatically trim captures.

Dan stopped typing and shook his head.  This could take all day, and he
had work to do!   He peered at the list, quickly trying to pick a favorite
feature.  It was no use.

He barged into Jennifer's office, brazening the list.  "No can do!" Dan
announced.  "I can't pick what I like best about SnagIt.  It'd be like
picking a favorite child out of all your own children - you just can't do
it."  He thrust the list at her, turned on his heel, and left.

Jennifer, who had merely been making conversation, looked over the list in
appreciation.  As she logged on to download SnagIt she thought, "It really
seems useful!  But I'll have to watch my questions in the future.  Dan
seems to take his software pretty seriously."

Try SnagIt for free!  Download it at www.techsmith.com.


07/03/03-07/10/03
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JOB: Tech Writer & Web Designer Job in Madison, WI

We are looking for an individual to work as both a technical writer
and web designer at our corporate headquarters in Madison
(Middleton), Wisconsin.

General Job Description and Requirements :
+ Editing, formatting, and layout revisions for all training manuals,
product user manuals, installation instructions, release notices, e-
mail newsletters, and marketing pieces.
+ Maintenance of our corporate web site, adding additional content to
enhance the value of the site.
+ Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously;
ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Exceptionally detailed oriented.
+ Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Technical Writing Requirements :
+ 3 to 5 years of technical software documentation experience.
+ Ability to review and edit documentation to improve clarity and
usability.
+ Experience with Desktop Publishing Software, including Adobe
FrameMaker, eHelp Robohelp, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and
Adobe PageMaker.
+ Expert knowledge of FrameMaker conditional text features for
content reuse (conditional text, reference pages, master pages) and
creating output formats from a single source.

Web Design and Development Requirements :
+ 1 to 2 years of related web site design and development experience.
+ Experience with Web Site Authoring Software, including MS
Frontpage, Netobjects Fusion, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.
+ Expert knowledge of HTML, including hand coding of efficient HTML.
+ Ability to develop original JavaScript when called upon.

This position is for someone with a passion to succeed, proven
writing ability, natural curiosity to ask questions, a history of
meeting deadlines, excellent verbal communication skills, strong
attention to detail, and strong information gathering skills.

For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should send their
resume as an MS Word attachment to the email address,
recruiting -at- bossintl -dot- com, indicating Technical Writer / Web Designer
in the subject line. Include web links and/or samples along with
compensation requirements.

We are accepting resumes from local candidates only. No relocation
package or moving expenses are available. EOE. This is not a contract
or short-term position and please do not apply if you are not seeking
full-time employment. Please do not contact us if you are a staffing
or contracting firm.

BOSS International is the market leader in developing high-tech
software for Fortune 1000 companies. We have been in business since
1986, with offices throughout the world. In 2001, we were
acknowledged as the 16th fastest growing company in Madison, WI.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and look
forward to hearing from you. For a full company description, please
visit our web site at www.bossintl.com.


06/30/03-07/07/03
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ANNOUNCE: Welcome Quadralay Corporation as a New
Platinum-level Annual Sponsor!

Join us in welcoming Quadralay Corporation as
a new platinum-level annual sponsor!

Quadralay Corporation is a leading provider of
comprehensive online publishing and Help system
delivery capabilities for users of Adobe FrameMaker
and Microsoft Word.

WebWorks Publisher Professional 2003 for Word and
WebWorks Publisher Professional 2003 for FrameMaker
are leading software tools for distributing documents
in standard electronic formats such as HTML, XML, and
XHTML and for delivering sophisticated online help systems.
Writers worldwide use WebWorks products to publish electronic
versions of Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Word documents for
their customers, employees, and business partners.

WebWorks AutoMap, a server-side application, enhances productivity
by simplifying and streamlining conversion processing. With this tool,
writers can now manage entire ePublishing environments and processes
with scheduled, controlled, multi-functional workflows.

Welcome--and thanks to--Quadralay Corporation as a key
TECHWR-L sponsor.


06/27/03-07/04/03
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PSSST! Calling All Tech Writers!

Did a mentor (or several mentors) help guide
you in the profession? Most of us can name at
least one person who made a difference in our
technical writing careers.

Take the time to help someone who is new to
the profession, exploring it as a possibility,
or is facing difficult issues in the workplace.

Do you have one or more or the following?

* Experience determining whether TW is
   right for you?
* Experience in a specific industry?
* Experience transitioning from another
   career into tech writing?
* Experience getting a TW job right out
   of college?
* Experience finding out your niche?
* Experience solving on-the-job problems?
* Experience working with difficult people?
* Experience with tools of the trade?

TECHWR-L's Find a Mentor feature includes
many people who are seeking a mentor to
help them with these and similar issues.

TECHWR-L's Mentoring Feature is easy to use.
Just review the information of those seeking
a mentor, find someone whose needs suit what
you can offer, and then contact the potential
mentee via email. Maybe you can help by answering
a few questions...or maybe you'll build an ongoing
mentoring relationship.

Come on! Get involved!

http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/mentoring/candidates.php3


06/26/03-07/03/03
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ANNOUNCE: Want to advance your career?  Attend LavaCon!

LavaCon: The International Conference on Technical Communication
Management was created in response to a need for a conference that focuses
on one area:

How to estimate, bid and manage tech comm projects and teams

Is there an area of tech pubs management in which you want more
training?  See http://www.lavacon.org/Program.htm for the conference
program.


LavaCon: Come for the conference, stay for a tan!


05/06/03-05/13/03
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