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Subject:Re: success with finding jobs From:Kimba <kimba -at- PRIMENET -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 11 Jul 1997 00:26:11 -0500
Hey Techwhirlers:
Here's my situation: I have a BSBA. I'll eventually get my MBA. I have
experience. What I don't have (anymore) is a job.
I've been downsized. My experience runs the gamut from broadcasting (on-air
talent) to management to running my own little desktop design business. I've
written news copy, commercial copy, brochures, press releases, poetry,
fiction, and humor. Writing is my first love.
Now that I'm officially a "displaced worker" I might qualify for two years
of college level retraining. I want to add tech writing to my repertoire.
I've followed the degree debate but no one has stated which classes _are_
important for tech writing. I already have solid writing skills. I have the
sheepskin, I have years of experience under my belt--what's my next move,
educationally speaking?
Kimba
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