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Re: The role of tech writers when working with business/systems analysts
Subject:Re: The role of tech writers when working with business/systems analysts From:"Ed Wurster" <eawurster -at- hotmail -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:45:51 -0400
> What is the relationship of tech writers to business or systems analysts
in
> your organization? I'm working with a client that uses all three, and it
> seems like technical writers could do many of the same tasks that analysts
> do. Recently, someone in the organization who was searching for an analyst
> said that there was no such thing as an analyst anymore; that technical
> writers with specialized skills fulfilled these roles now. I found that
> interesting because many of the systems analysts that I have known
> preferred to do programming, not documentation.
> Thanks!
I have an interview coming up, for an analyst position. On a tip, I sent my
resume to a company that listed a dozen or so upcoming positions. None
looked like traditional tech writing roles to me. I sent my information, and
mentioned that I could help with formalizing things.
In the initial conversation, the person mentioned that at least one of the
analysts must be experienced with documenting procedures, and function as a
mentor.
As for your comments, what are the specialized skills your client mentions?
Ed Wurster
http://www.eWurster.com/blog/
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