Job Opportunity

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Dear people,

Here's a short description of a job opening at Tec-Ed.  More and more
technical communicators are making successful transitions from
"behind-the-scenes" to full-time usability specialists.  If you know
someone who might be suited to the job, please forward this e-mail to
them.  We prefer candidates who already live in the San Francisco Bay
Area.


New Career for a User Advocate

Ten years ago, Tec-Ed was one of the nation's leading firms in computer
user documentation, training, and marketing communication.  Today, more
than 70% of Tec-Ed's projects are usability studies and user-interface
design.  We've found that technical communicators with analytic skills
can be excellent candidates for usability specialists--if they're
interested, flexible, and willing to learn the literature, research, and
practices of human factors.

Tec-Ed currently has an opening for a Silicon Valley usability specialist.
As consultants who must deliver clear, convincing information, we're
seeking a senior technical communicator who wants to become a usability
specialist.  You'll need excellent skills in:

*Interviewing                   *Project management
*Writing and editing            *Working independently
*Information organization       *Working as part of a team
*Management presentations

Here are some facts about Tec-Ed:

*Founded in 1967 by STC Fellow Stephanie Rosenbaum
*Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan; other offices in Palo Alto, Rochester
 (New York)
*50% of projects Silicon Valley based
*Client list includes Netscape, Sun, Intuit, Autodesk, Claris, more

What Can You Expect at Tec-Ed?

*A very busy first year, learning a new profession
*Participation in company planning and decision-making
*A demanding, responsible job
*About 15-25% travel, to Tec-Ed's Ann Arbor headquarters and to other clients
 around the country

For More Information
Stephanie Rosenbaum     John Nelson
415-493-1010            313-995-1010
stephanie -at- teced -dot- com     john -at- teced -dot- com

If you're interested, please send your resume, with salary requirements,
to John Nelson, Tec-Ed, Inc., P.O. Box 1905, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106.

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