Entry-Level Special Interest Group

Next meeting:
Getting Started in Technical Communications

Getting Started in Technical Communications: A workshop for entry-level technical writers, editors and graphic designers sponsored by the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication.

Have you thought about getting into technical writing, editing, or design, but don't know where to start? Are you new in the field and wishing you had better access to professional resources?

Invest part of a Saturday learning what it takes to get into the technical communications profession. Managers and consultants from the local business community will present on topics such as:

• Skill and education requirements
• What hiring managers look for
• Interviewing tips
• Resume and portfolio recommendations
• Local professional and educational resources
• Local employment overview
• and more...

To register, contact Phyllis Thompson at phyllis.thompson@merant.com