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A double major can't hurt, but a minor in comp sci might be
just as beneficial.
Companies really do hire technical writing staff.
Co-ops and internships do exist, especially in growing markets.
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Are you a member of STC? Many of your questions remind me of the
discussion that occurred during the satellite videoconference that
was broadcast on the 19th of April. I believe copies are available
on videocassette from Pete Daniels, but I have misplaced his
e-mail address. The topic of the broadcast was "Careers in
Technical Communication."
