RE: Advice for someone re-entering the work force

["Lauren" <lauren -at- writeco -dot- net>]

> From: Laura Praderio Lynn

> Does anyone have any feel for how easy it might be for someone in this
> situation to find a technical writing job in today's market?
> not easy.not easy at all.
> 
> If so, what range of salary might she expect?
> very low. $10/hour is my gross guess.

Fast food restaurants put up signs in my town that the starting rate is
$10/hr.

> What kind of positions or companies would it make sense for 
> her to target?

Non-profits.  I here that the pay is low, but the experience is good.

> can generate a portfolio and at least have classes current on her
> resume. maybe she could find a paid internship.

Student jobs in my area pay $15/hr.
 
> My friend has gray hair and uses a hearing aid. How much 
> "ageism" is she
> likely to encounter in this field?

If her résumé can reflect experience that is commensurate with her apparent
age than she should be fine.  Your friend has probably written before and
she will need to describe and highlight that experience as it applies to
technical writing.

Lauren



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