Re: STC certification: what's in it for tech writers?

[Steven Jong <stevefjong -at- comcast -dot- net>]

And I can think of some excellent PMPs off the top of my head.

There are always going to be good and bad individuals. I'm sure we can agree on the names of some terrible physicians. But when I need medical care that isn't going to me make me avoid doctors with licenses, or doctors in general. 

                -- Steve

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On Oct 25, 2011, at 4:48 PM, Kat Kuvinka wrote:

> 
> Of the three PMPs I can think of off the top of my head: one just got fired, one cannot secure a job, and the third is ineffective. My point being, it doesn't make you a better...whatever...PM, I guess. Oh, I can think of another PMP who is managing people not projects. But, there is the perception that the certification is crucial, and even if you are not going exactly for a PM-type job, it seems to help in their world.
> 
> Kathee
> 
> 
> 
> > 
> > I'm wondering how true the comparison is between project management and tech
> > writing. And I'm thinking that they're not so comparable; I think a project
> > manager is a project manager is a project manager more than a tech writer is
> > a tech writer is a tech writer.
> > 
> > Thoughts?
> > 
> > Steve Schwarzman
> > -- 
> 

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