Re: Showing sample and proprietary content

Subject: Re: Showing sample and proprietary content
From: Sean Wheller <sean -at- inwords -dot- co -dot- za>
To: jmalin -at- jmalin -dot- com
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:34:42 +0200

On Friday 20 October 2006 21:13, Joe Malin wrote:
> Public domain? That means that no copyright exists.

No, it means that the work can be obtained publically, like downloading it
from the corporate website. It's not the same as Public License under
Creative Commons.

>
> I was a software engineer once. I *never* had to offer an example of my
> programs (though I was prepared to). I am not sure what the purpose of
> writing samples is! How's that for shouting "fire" in a crowded theater?
>
> Seriously, for anyone who has previous tech writing experience, what
> problem do samples address? In engineering, a manager can give you a
> technical interview and quickly determine if you have the skill to do
> the work. Can't a writing manager do the same thing?

Some people like to review written works. It gives them a better idea of what
you are capable of and an idea of your writing style. Maybe it is just a
comfort factor. It usually helps if you can produce works that are closely
aligned with the subject matter of the prospective employer.

--
The Monkey is resting

Sean Wheller
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sean -at- inwords -dot- co -dot- za
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References:
Showing sample and proprietary content: From: Keith Hood
Re: Showing sample and proprietary content: From: Sean Wheller
Re: Showing sample and proprietary content: From: Joe Malin

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