RE: Finding that first tech writing job?

["Lauren" <lt34 -at- csus -dot- edu>]

Make sure that your resume has a tech writing slant.  Look at the job
descriptions on Dice and write your resume to meet the requirements and send
your resume to the recruiters that represent those jobs.  Only permit your
resume to go one recruiter for a particular job because you don't want to
risk your resume being submitted twice for a job by different recruiters.
Two submissions of the same resume is automatic disqualification without
notice.  Take everything with a grain of salt, keep your humor, question all
promises and expectations, and stay positive.

You will also need technical writing samples and references.

Lauren
 

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> Behalf Of Mark Xavier Phillips
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> Subject: Finding that first tech writing job?
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> Howdy all,
> 
> I'm looking to land my first contract technical writing job, 
> preferably in the IT field. I've worked for years writing 
> grant proposals, but have only written a handful of guides 
> and manuals.
> 
> I've been sending out resumes to jobs posted on Monster, 
> Dice, Career Builder, and others, but so far no responses.
> 
> Just wondering if there's a better way to go about it? Is 
> there much work right now for tech writers, or is the field 
> swamped with folks looking for contracts?
> 
> any advice or thoughts from experienced folks would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Mark
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