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Subject:Job Posting: Summer Intern at Sun Microsystems From:Linda Cavanaugh <lindac -at- INCOG -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 3 May 1999 13:16:51 -0700
Sun Microsystems has an opening for a Technical Writer Summer Intern.
This position is open to students currently enrolled in a program
of technical writing or technical communication at the university
level. Starting and ending dates are negotiable. This is a paid
position. The specific job description follows.
Please send resumes to:
Linda Cavanaugh: linda -dot- cavanaugh -at- eng -dot- sun -dot- com or
Jim Sampson: jim -dot- sampson -at- eng -dot- sun -dot- com
Refer to job number EE9940036.
Other openings at Sun Microsystems can be found at:
www.sun.com
Specific Job Description
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research and write documentation for network security products, including
SunScreen firewalls and i-Planet remote access. Help develop and maintain
archive. Learn what its like to be in a cutting-edge publications group, and
how to put out documentation on "internet-time"
THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE TYPICALLY ACQUIRED THROUGH:
Typical number of years of relevant experience: Intern
Minimum level of education: College coursework
Fields of study: technical communications
Additional specialized coursework: Publications, UNIX
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Framemaker, WebWorks Publisher