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Sherri Seigler
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>From: WordWriter [SMTP:wordwriter -at- MINDSPRING -dot- COM]
>Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 7:55 AM
>To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
>Subject: Jobs in Chicago area?
>
>I read this listserv on another account normally, but today it's time to
>post something important. I am starting to look for a new job. I have a
>lot of reasons to do so, but primarily I want to be in a position where the
>tech writing department is more than one person (me). However, I'm at a
>loss as to how to go about my search. My current job, which is my first as
>a technical writer, was one that came about a lot more through luck than
>anything else. Now, with just over a year of experience under my belt, I'm
>starting to look elsewhere, and I hope that this listserv can point me in
>the right direction.
>
>Basically, I'd like to find a position in or around Chicago where I could
>work with at least one other technical writer. Thus far, I've only done
>software documentation, but I've gone through two versions in my year, and
>feel I'm up for more challenge. I've used Doc-To-Help to create both the
>printed and online help, but I imagine I could learn RoboHelp or ForeHelp
>relatively quickly.
>
>So far, I've seen job listings around for technical writers with more than
>two years experience - and I don't have that yet and it won't matter in my
>current position. It's not likely that I'll learn much more about
>technical writing in the next year in my current job, and being the sole
>writer means I have to stumble through most of the time on larger issues.
>I think being around other collegues would help as I get farther into my
>career - I love to write, and I love to help people understand complex
>technical issues.
>
>Does anyone out there have any ideas on what to do, or where to go? While
>leads on jobs would be great - especially ones that take into account one
>year of technical writing experience and not group people with one year of
>experience in with people with none - I'd also like some advice on where to
>turn, what to look for, etc. Starting out in a career and life is
>difficult, and I want to make sure that I'm at least heading down the
>correct path, even if it isn't the most direct route to take.
>
>Thanks.
>
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