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Subject:Re: Job Postings -Reply From:"David B. Demyan" <dbdemyan -at- WORLDNET -dot- ATT -dot- NET> Date:Tue, 27 May 1997 12:58:05 -0400
Michael Wilder wrote:
> When I see the "excellent writing skills" requirement on a job
> listing, it usually indicates an entry-level position and/or a
> company that doesn't know much about tech. writing.
[snip]
Interesting.... I remember a thread six months or so ago in which
several listmembers complained that job postings seldom mention
a requirement for excellent writing skills. I also remember the
posters theorized that the people posting the jobs must not know
much about technical writing if they don't even include excellent
writing skills as a requirement.
As a frequent job poster (and a professional technical
communicator) I always include something like "excellent
writing skills" as a requirement. And, when I receive the resulting
resumes, I always try to judge the level of writing skill by a detailed
reading of the resume and, if the candidate looks serious, any
writing samples we get. Even though it should be obvious
that I am looking for excellent writers, I feel it is necessary to
state it and expect to see proof.
I also feel that as a consulting firm, we owe it to our clients to
expect and screen for excellence since this issue may not occur
to clients when using us to hire a contract writer.
Regards to all,
Dave.
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