Re: Not Sure

["Diane Evans" <diane_evans -at- hotmail -dot- com>]

OK, time for my two cents worth...

I consider myself a technical commuications generalist.  My current job 
description is similar to www.salary.com's definition of a documentation 
specialist :

"Prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to programming, systems 
operation and user documentation. Translates business specifications into 
user documentation. Plans, writes, and maintains systems and user support 
documentation efforts, including online help screen. May require an 
associate's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the 
field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, 
practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and 
accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and 
direct the work of others. Typically reports to a manager. A wide degree of 
creativity and latitude is expected."

On the other hand, I have written everything from API/SDKs to marketing 
material.  There is hardly a phase of technical writing I haven't done at 
some time to another.

Would I be vague in a job interview?  Definitely not.  I would research what 
the company was looking for, and bring a portfolio to the interview that is 
tailored for that job description.  A person who is vague at interview time 
("I can do anything, just let me try...") is most likely hiding something.

Diane Evans
Technical Writer

Washington State Coordinator, Tombstone Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washing.html

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