Re: Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?

Subject: Re: Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?
From: Milan Davidović <milan -dot- lists -at- gmail -dot- com>
To: Hannah Drake <hannah -at- formulatrix -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:54:55 -0600

You could start your search among ESL teachers there, particularly
those who work with students learning for professional purposes.

--Milan DavidoviÄ

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On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM, Hannah Drake <hannah -at- formulatrix -dot- com> wrote:
> No, but as far as I know everyone over there that we have hired is -- how
> would I go about finding an expat writer in Indonesia?
--Milan DavidoviÄ

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On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM, Hannah Drake <hannah -at- formulatrix -dot- com> wrote:
> No, but as far as I know everyone over there that we have hired is -- how
> would I go about finding an expat writer in Indonesia?
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Dan Goldstein <DGoldstein -at- cytomedix -dot- com>wrote:
>
>> Were you specifically instructed to hire an ESL tech writer? Expats with
>> proven writing skills can be found in most overseas locations.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Hannah Drake
>> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 10:09 AM
>> To: techwr-l
>> Subject: Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?
>>
>> First, Happy New Year! Who else is super excited for the snow storm in New
>> England? :-| <grin>
>>
>> So I've been asked to create "levels" of progression for the tech writer
>> team.
>>
>> After a bit of perusing Indeed.com, I've seen titles such as Junior and
>> Senior, and also I, II, III.
>>
>> Does anyone have a good break-down of what it means to be in either of
>> these categories?
>>
>> This search began because I've gotten approval to hire an additional team
>> member to our overseas location -- which brings me to my next question, any
>> tips for hiring ESL tech writers?
>>
>> My biggest goal is to find someone with a mastery of the written English
>> language, as you might imaging -- how do I go about testing that?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your time and responses!
>>
>>
>>
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References:
Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?: From: Hannah Drake
RE: Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?: From: Dan Goldstein
Re: Tech writer job descriptions & hiring ESL tech writers?: From: Hannah Drake

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