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Subject:Re: new technical writer From:mike w <techmail_mike -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:29:20 -0800 (PST)
Well, I think a good portfolio contains a handful of
pages from each of the major projects that you have
worked on. This approach shows that you are capable
of performing a variety of skills in differing project
situations.
Still, if the position calls for a specific skill, or
the position is strongly related to a specific project
you have worked on, then sometimes I bring a copy of
the entire document from that related project. This
shows that not only did you use the skill in question,
but you completed an entire project using that skill.
The ability to prove that you can deliver a finished
project is a plus.
I wish you luck...
Regards,
Mike
--- train2 -at- sprynet -dot- com wrote:
> I was looking for advice on starting my job search
> as a new technical writer. I have taken some
> distance learning classes working toward a
> certificate in technical writing. I was hoping to
> get some more tips on what to bring to an interview
> and how important the portfolio is for a newbie.
> Its hard to get in the door without one, I have
> found.
>
>
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