atw: Re: The ultimate tech writing job? [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Howard,
I think that printer repair skills and paper-unjamming experience would be
part of this list.  TWs always seem to become the printer monitors.

Maybe, wordsmith to the crossword addicts.

Must away and write a Merry Christmas sign ...

Bob T


On 12/12/07, Howard.Silcock@xxxxxxxxxxx <Howard.Silcock@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Thank you, Michael.
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> After reading this, it dawned on me that the 'technical' part of the term
> 'technical writer' could actually encompass many other office skills too. I
> could have added a whole new section to the skills list for technical
> communicators, containing items like:
>
> - a high level of competence with photocopier, dishwasher and
> coffee-machine technology (including managing systems for reordering
> supplies)
> - ability to set up and maintain technologically advanced  footy tipping
> and sweepstake management systems
> - updating (very technical) CVs for senior and middle managers
> - extensive familiarity with a wide range of inexpensive nerd-oriented
> gadgetry suitable as leaving presents
>
> I'm sure others can suggest many similar skills for this part of the list.
> What would be a good heading to lump these skills under?
>
> Howard
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> I think not.
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> Job 1:          Technical Writer and Receptionist
> Location:               Melbourne - North
> Advertiser:             Altara
> Classification: Transport & Logistics > Aviation/Airline
> Description:    Document formatting and general reception duties. Must be
> an expert in Microsoft Word.
> Aren't we closer to Christmas than to April Fools' Day?
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> The high regard in which some employers hold our profession...
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> I'm absolutely gobsmacked!
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