Question: what's the best way to showcase contributions?
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Question: how technical do you need to be?
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Question: how can you quantify the impact you have through documentation?
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Question: how do you decide if you're qualified for a role?
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Question: is there much room for creativity in technical writing?
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Question: what kind of tests might you face during hiring?
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Question: when is the best time to start applying?
Description:
Join a 49-minute Documentation Office Hours session from Ubuntu OnAir's Technical Authors team at Canonical, focusing on how to get hired as a technical author. Learn about essential skills in writing, technology, and tools, as well as the right attitude and personality traits for success in the field. Discover tips for building a strong portfolio, getting involved in the community, and navigating the hiring process. The session covers tailoring applications, research and preparation, interviewing techniques, and provides an example of a technical writing career journey. Engage with Q&A addressing topics such as showcasing contributions, required technical expertise, quantifying documentation impact, assessing job qualifications, creativity in technical writing, potential hiring tests, and optimal timing for job applications. Access accompanying slides and join these weekly live sessions open to all interested in technical writing careers.
Getting Hired as a Technical Author - Documentation Office Hours