atw: Re: Senior tech writer position
- From: geoff@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: "austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:46:45 +1000
Not everyone will have the same list, but this is the list I work to. Not
prioritised.
- excellent writing skills
- planning and analysis of documentation requirements )usually design
specifications used by junior writers)
- mentoring junior writers
- very good/excellent tool skills (seniors solve problems, they don't create
them...)
- develop processes and methodologies to improve productivity
- must know (or *very* quickly learn) all internal processes - not just in the
writing team, but with development, support, implementation, sales, etc
- permanently work on multiple projects, with almost no down time when swapping
between projects
- get interrupted *constantly*, yet still be highly productive
- must be able to sit through lots of really boring meetings that have no
relevance to current projects (depends on the pointy hairness level of the
boss...)
- take responsibility for mistakes made by juniors (can reflect on your ability
as a mentor...)
- many other minor bits that take too long to document (sorry)
Cheers,
Geoff
Quoting Mick Washbrooke <MickWashbrooke@xxxxxxxxxx>:
> Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a technical writer and a
> senior technical writer, other than the obvious factor of years of
> experience?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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> Mick Washbrooke
>
> Technical writer
>
> Citect Corporation
>
> Tel: 9496-7432
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