Definition of Technical Writer

[Jim Barrow]

>Beth Agnew wrote:
>>Ronald Schwarz wrote:

>>I am attempting to recruit a "senior" technical writer. []
>  
>>What is a technical writer? I need a definition so when I turn >>someone down I can give a short answer.

>Two things: 1) make sure your job announcement very clearly asks >for a senior technical writer and mentions the types of >qualifications you are looking for. If your description is not >clear, you may be getting applicants who are interpreting the ad, >and do so incorrectly; 2) even with a clear job description, >anyone out of work and desperate will apply for anything; just >ignore those inappropriate applications. 

>We've even had an STC President who used to be a professional >clown.


Very good points.  Unfortunately, I'm laughing so hard that I have a cramp in my kidney.