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My team and another team in the IT department at Capital One have
openings for technical writers. Capital One offers superb benefits and
is a great place to work. Although I am not the hiring manager, I would
be happy to answer any questions you might have about the positions or
about Capital One. Please send all application materials to the contact
listed at the end of the posting.
Melissa Lowery
melissa -dot- lowery -at- capitalone -dot- com
Capital One's Information Technology Department has openings for two
technical writers to support systems development teams.
Capital One is among the largest issuers of consumer lending products
(credit cards) in the world. The company has grown dramatically
because of the success of its information-based strategy, which
combines advances in information technology and sophisticated
analytical techniques to identify and take advantage of business
opportunities.
Visit our web site (www.capitalone.com) for more information about
the company. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer.
***Position Description***
Design, write, and edit technical documentation for a variety of media
and audiences. Deliver analysis and design documents, technical
specifications, system operation and administration guides, user and
procedure manuals, help systems, and intranet pages.
***Qualifications***
· Bachelor's degree in English or similar discipline.
· Three or more years of technical writing experience or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
· Exceptional writing and editing skills.
· Ability to evaluate documentation requirements for a project.
· Fundamental understanding of client/server technology.
· Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet
deadlines.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
· Experience designing and developing web sites.
· Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Exchange.
· Experience developing online help.
***Contact Information***
Submit resume to:
Danette Trotter
Human Resources Department
Attn: 12060-0386
11013 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060-0386
Phone: (804) 967-1505
Fax: (804) 967-1483
Email: danette -dot- trotter -at- capitalone -dot- com
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Eric J. Ray RayComm, Inc. http://www.raycomm.com/ ejray -at- raycomm -dot- com
*Award-winning author of several popular computer books
*Syndicated columnist: Rays on Computing
*Technology Department Editor, _Technical Communication_
