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Re: Still looking -- Entry-level writer in Ann Arbor, MI -Reply
Subject:Re: Still looking -- Entry-level writer in Ann Arbor, MI -Reply From:Lisa Comeau <COMEAUL -at- CSA -dot- CA> Date:Fri, 1 May 1998 16:58:59 -0400
I know several people who aren't technical writers who have all of the
quals. discussed, and many students or recent graduates with none of
them, and vice versa.
I think that a good definition for "entry-level" (herein called EL) could be:
"one who wishes to get in on the ground floor in a profession relaitvely
new to them"
I use the word relative because the term EL is relative.
I have applied for "entry-level" positions where they wanted 3 months
experience, and others where thay wanted 3 years. Some that say
"internship" really mean "apprenticeship for 2 years". I think it all
depends on the person giving the definition, and we'll never define EL to
anyone's satisfaction.
Just some rampant thoughts...
Lisa Comeau
IS Super-User/Trainer
Canadian Standards Association
comeaul -at- csa -dot- ca
