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JOB: Technical Publishing Specialist, Oak Brook, IL (Chicago area )
Subject:JOB: Technical Publishing Specialist, Oak Brook, IL (Chicago area ) From:"Banttari, Ananda" <ABanttari -at- SDSI -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 26 May 1998 13:36:56 -0500
> We are looking for a technical writer / publications specialist.
> The job is a regular full-time position in Oak Brook, Illinois
> (west of Chicago).
>
> Contact information:
> Please send a resume and writing samples to:
> Technical Publishing Specialist / Fax: 630.990.9358
> email: resources -at- sdsi -dot- com
> web: http://www.sdsi.com/careers
>
> Regarding emailed files: Microsoft Word 6.0, '95, or '97, and
> PDF are the most accessible file formats for the resume. We
> have Frame 5.5.3; writing samples may be in any format Word
> or Frame can read (but please let us know what the native
> file format is). WinHelp and HTML files are also welcome.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Ananda Banttari
> Technical Writer, SDS
>
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>
> Employee Will:
> * Learn to use new debugging or compiler software and teach
> others to use it.
> * Take notes or code written by engineers and add material
> so the final document is understandable to a broad audience.
> * Write user manuals, on-line help, and other training materials.
>
> Required Professional Skills:
> * Be able to write clearly.
> * Understand what a compiler is and what a debugger is used for.
> * Enjoy learning complex material.
> * Be able to take advantage of cutting-edge tools and writing
> techniques to quickly produce new, readable, technically accurate
> documentation.
>
> Employee will have exposure, training, or experience with at least
> two of the following:
> * Psychology or teaching.
> * Math, a physical science, or computer science.
> * Computer art, illustration, multi-media, or web page creation.
> * One or more structured programming languages (C, C++, Java,
> Pascal, or Visual Basic).
>
> Pluses include: Assembler language programming, familiarity with
> embedded system development, experience using FrameMaker,
> experience writing on-line help documentation.
>
> Education:
> BA, BS or equivalent experience.
>
> Local Candidates Preferred.
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