Seeking employment advice

Subject: Seeking employment advice
From: James Hoadley <James -dot- Hoadley -at- EXC -dot- EPSON -dot- CO -dot- JP>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:57:35 +0900

Hi everybody.

I've been working as a technical editor at a Japanese electronics company
for the last two years, and I've been seriously considering returning home
to the US. This spring I sent off a large number of resume's but received
almost no response. It seems like the fact that I live overseas is a major
stumbling block, although it could be something else.

I've been working as a technical editor, not a writer, and what exactly my
responsibilities are depend on whom you ask. I've done everything from
simple proofreading to hard-core rewriting, editing and even translation.
I've been primarily responsible for the development and implementation of a
selection and evaluation system for outsourced documentation. I've even
received an award for co-developing an online reference system.

I do not have any degree related to Technical Writing. I have taken a few
online courses related to Computer Networking.
My current company will pay my expenses to move back to the US if I quit.
Our office uses FrameMaker for writing and proofreading.

Can anyone offer me some suggestions on how to improve my job hunt?

TIA,
Jim

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