Re: First Jobs that Grow into Careers as Technical Writers

[craig -dot- cardimon -at- att -dot- net]

Joh Cabral wrote:

I'm interested in starting a career as a technical writer, and I'm 
looking for some information to refine my research.   In particular, I'm 
wondering what types of positions (especially entry-level) are effective 
starting points for such a career. I've been reading the list and 
appreciate the necessary skills, but I'm wondering what type of job 
titles I should be considering as opportunities to develop those skills.

My reply:

I can say I've received great advice from people on this list. Listen to them.

I am also interested in beginning my career as a technical writer. Right now, 
thanks to a friend of my wife's, I'm taking tests to become a freelance 
copyeditor and proofreader for a science publisher in downtown Philadelphia. It 
would help open the doors to medical writing.

As for my own background, I have a BS in biology, a Technical Writing 
Certificate, an MA in English, and experience as a Web and database programmer, 
as well as experience as a copyeditor and proofreader for two newspapers.

Craig Cardimon

 


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