RoboHelp?? Programs? etc.

[Pro TechWriter]

Hi Susan:

I think we attract positions based on skills and also tools. Jim said his
last several positions have required Framemaker, but only one required
RoboHelp.

For me, I haven't used Framemaker on a job in over 10 years, but have used
RoboHelp on almost every tech writing job I have had.

I guess the question is, "what do you like to do?" I don't care for
Framemaker myself, but I love developing help applications with RoboHelp,
and am very good at it.

My job description is also Technical Writer - Business Analyst, and I have
case tools experience (Rational Toolset, like Rational Rose, Requisite Pro,
and so on) and have extensive experience writing product requirements and
use cases. I also an am experienced software tester. I *like* doing all
those things, and have been very successful finding "niche" jobs that fit my
skill set.

Good luck with your skills and tools update! If I had any advice to give, I
would say to really think about what you like in the tech writing field, and
focus on tools and skills to get you there.

Cordially,
PT


On 12/22/06, Susan Seifert <ss11 at lisco.com> wrote:
>
>
> I have been out of the techwriting field for about 10 years and wonder how
> it has changed, what programs people are using, and so on. I have a
> vintage
> version of Robohelp that qualifies for an upgrade and wonder if anyone
> still uses that.
>
> I'm really curious about the types of documentation that are going on now,
> and for whom, and on which software.
>
> I apologize for that vague and rambling scope of my question. I look
> forward to hearing from you.
>
> Thanks,
> Susan
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