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Subject:Re: Tech Writer Position in Northern VA From:Caryn Rizell <CARYN_RIZELL -at- HP-ROSEVILLE-OM2 -dot- OM -dot- HP -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 8 Nov 1995 08:55:58 -0800
Item Subject: Tech Writer Position in Northern VA
I was a bit surprised, to say the least, by the salary for this position.
Is this really the going rate for the DC area? Seems very low to me.
Caryn Rizell
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Subject: Tech Writer Position in Northern VA
Author: Non-HP-TECHWR-L (TECHWR-L -at- VM1 -dot- ucc -dot- okstate -dot- edu) at HP-Roseville,unixgw3
Date: 11/3/95 1:36 PM
Technical Writer $23K - 26K (based on experience level)
The Arlington, VA office of a custom software consulting firm is seeking a
<<highly motivated>>, creative, and diverse Technical Writer to handle a
variety of writing projects.
Who we are: A fast-paced, yet very stable software development consulting
firm. Who we love: people who are driven to excel -- people who create
opportunities and run with them. Who we need: A experienced Technical
Writer/Editor (at least 2 years, please) with a degree in English (or other
Liberal Arts degree with writing/communications emphasis) and proficiency in
Word 6 and WP 5.1 (Dos). Any other packages (like Doc-To-Help) would be a
definite plus.
So if you are a Technical Writer who loves challenges, only expects the best
from yourself, and have always wanted to live in the DC area (or already
do!), email your resume to me at allyson371 -at- aol -dot- com -dot- Or send your resume to
me (at our corporate office):
Allyson Benavides, Senior Technical Writer
Tidewater Consultants, Inc.
160 Newtown Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
P.S. We also have opportunities in the Columbus area!
