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Subject:Re: Senior Tech Writers Needed in San Ramon, CA. From:Joe Schrengohst <jschreng -at- CISCO -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:33:36 -0700
Terry,
Can you tell us why your HR department feels that a "BA/BS degree in
Journalism, English, or related field" is the quintessential qualification
of a "Senior Technical Writer"?
At 11:41 AM 7/19/1999 -0700, Terri Winters wrote:
>OnDisplay, Inc., a privately held, venture-backed company located in
>San Ramon, California, is looking for experienced Senior Technical Writers
>(contract and full-time) to join our growing Technical Publications team.
>
>Position Title: Senior Technical Writer
>Duration: Full-time, Staff and contract positions available
>Required Skills/Experience
>
>* BA/BS degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
Joe Schrengohst
Contract Technical Writer
Cisco Systems
Network Software Services Unit
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
E-Mail: jschreng -at- cisco -dot- com
Cisco Phone: (408) 527-9844
Cisco Fax: (408) 527-1488
Home Phone: (775) 782-4129
Home Fax: (775) 782-5585
