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Position available: Product Author, ShowCase Corp., Rochester, Mi nn.
Subject:Position available: Product Author, ShowCase Corp., Rochester, Mi nn. From:Rod Reicks <rreicks -at- SHOWCASECORP -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 14 Dec 1998 13:10:47 -0600
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ShowCase Corporation, a leader in the development of AS/400 business
intelligence and data warehousing technology, is searching for Product
Authors to work with us at our headquarters in Rochester, Minn.
Responsibilities include researching, writing, reviewing, and editing online
and printed documentation; designing, creating, and maintaining product
demos, product tutorials, and product samples; researching and implementing
improved options for information delivery and user education; serving on
and/or leading various cross-functional teams, including interface design,
product usability, and product collateral teams; and participating in
various communication projects, including Internet and Intranet development.
The individuals we seek will obviously have solid writing skills, but they
must also have a high aptitude, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to
learn and succeed. Candidates must be comfortable with and able to thrive in
the ever-changing, fast-paced world of technology. Additionally, we want
people who can quickly comprehend technical concepts, who can communicate
clearly, and who will grow to become leaders in our organization. Ideally,
candidates should be flexible, self-motivating, assertive, organized, and
creative. They should also be detail oriented and able to manage a technical
project from conception to completion. Possession of the following skills or
a strong desire to learn them is helpful:
* Familiarity with business intelligence and/or data warehousing solutions
* Project management experience
* Experience creating software documentation or training materials
* Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, RoboHelp,
and PaintShop Pro
* Experience with HTML and/or Internet technology such as JAVA
ShowCase Corporation leads worldwide in AS/400 end-to-end data warehousing.
Our fully-integrated ShowCase STRATEGY product suite is a major innovation
enabling clients to create and leverage critical business opportunities
faster than ever. Serving more than 2,600 active clients, ShowCase Corp. is
in a position to offer competitive salaries and benefits, including profit
sharing, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. To learn more about our
company, visit our website at http://www.showcasecorp.com.
For confidential consideration, please mail, fax, or e-mail your cover
letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Rod Reicks, Senior Product Author, or Gina Gifford, Recruiter, ShowCase
Corp., Suite G111, 4131 U.S. 52 N., Rochester, MN 55901. Fax: 507-287-2803.
E-mail: rreicks -at- showcasecorp -dot- com or ggifford -at- showcasecorp -dot- com -dot-
ShowCase Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
