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09/16/2019 By Andrea Berger

Networking & Professional Development Are More Important Than Ever.

Many tech writers don’t know how to build their network. Networking has become central to Professional development. Some, however still believe that handing out their business cards to everyone they talk with at conferences is effective. However, the proven way for technical writers to network successfully is to build sustained relationships with peers in their… [Read More]

Filed Under: Professional Development, Technical Communication Tagged With: networking, San DIego, techcomm

04/04/2019 By Theresa Daudier

STC San Diego Active Membership Program

Leverage your STC membership and serve your local chapter!   Volunteer for free career development. Inspired by STC Florida’s active membership program, STC San Diego is implementing a similar rewards program to encourage participation among members. The program is simple—you can earn awards points for participating in the STC San Diego community. Participate as much or… [Read More]

Filed Under: News, Professional Development, Technical Communication Tagged With: professional development, STC, techcomm, technical writing, volunteer

09/19/2018 By John Naples

Negotiation and Content Career Success

The speaker was Jack Molisani, Project Officer in the USAF, President, ProSpring Technical Staffing, author of Be the Captain of Your Career, and Executive Director of the LavaCon Conference on Content Strategy and TechComm Management. Mr. Molisani talked about strategies for Negotiation and Content Career Success. Mr. Molisani delivered an enthusiastic and interactive two-hour presentation…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Meeting Recap, Professional Development, Technical Communication Tagged With: career success, negotiation, professional development, techcomm, technical writing

08/27/2018 By Shay Bapple

Journalism and Technical Communication: A Striking Similarity

In many ways, technical writing may be structured in a way that allows for little leeway when it comes to creativity—however, the process for writing and producing technical content doesn’t differ all that much from what a journalist must do to create a news story. Technical writing and journalism share skills. Unless you are writing… [Read More]

Filed Under: Technical Communication Tagged With: journalism, techcomm skills, technical writing, writing process

06/21/2018 By Anne Hempy

When the Grass Isn’t Greener…

The field of Technical Communication is competitive and growing. There are several areas where writers are in high demand and that has created a competitive environment for employers to attempt to recruit and retain top talent. Two examples of high demand areas are UX Writing and API Writing. Employee turnover affects the company negatively both… [Read More]

Filed Under: Technical Communication Tagged With: Career

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