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> wordsmith to the crossword addicts

Now there's an area I'd be only too happy to make part of my job! But 
Sudoku is now taking over...

Howard




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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

 
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Thank you, Michael. 

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. 

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? 

The high regard in which some employers hold our profession... 

I'm absolutely gobsmacked! 

Season's Greetings. 

Micky G. 


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