Job Interview Tips for Technical Writers

You've polished up your resume, worked your social network, and landed an interview. Congrats! For many people, the interview is the most intimidating part of the hiring process.

In this session, we'll discuss how to successfully navigate job interviews as a technical writer. Some topics we might cover include:

• What to prepare for an interview (portfolio, references, etc.)
• What skills to highlight as an interviewee
• What questions to anticipate from the hiring panel
• What questions to ask the hiring panel
• How to convey your value as a technical writer in different industries
• What types of writing tests to anticipate
• How to follow up on an interview
• Signs of a successful vs. unsuccessful interview

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We'll use Zoom for this social. Register to receive the Zoom link here in the event description. Then, when you log in to Zoom for the event, be sure that your Zoom name matches the name you used in your registration.

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