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I recently lost my position due to federal cutbacks. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to look for a remote Technical Writing position?
It's scary to be starting the job search again.

I've been a technical writer over 20 years for both automotive and military programs. I'm looking for full time permanent positions in Mich. Any leads

Is anyone’s company hiring for technical writing? I’m looking to jump ship 🚢

If you want to be a technical writer, start with either side. Technical is such a broad word. For me, technical is software and systems. I have a degree in Computer Science and 25 years experience wit… more

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Hi,
I am a food engineering PhD with one year of medical writing experience. I left my previous job because the compensation was not sufficient for the amount of work I had to do. I got a chance to exp… more

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Hi ! Does anyone have any helpful advice for getting into a technical writer role? I’m currently a business analyst, any certification or course recommendations? It’s been kind of hard to find courses… more

One of the key benefits of technical writing is that it allows complex information to be communicated in a clear and concise manner. This is done by using language that is specific and technical, whil… more

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Hello everybody!

I have an interview for a technical writer role at a tech company.

I'm preparing for it, and one question they can potentially ask me is how I would improve their documentation.

Have any of you ever been asked such … more

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Looking for some help finding salary ranges for senior Tech Writers (Tech writer III /Lead)n the Aerospace and Security industry. Lockheed, Honeywell, Raytheon, etc.). Thank you!

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Which is the best website/ platform to start my own website/ blog ? (Not technical writing)

Hi Fishes,

Anyone looking for Technical writer opportunity with CPU, GPU, semiconductor work experience, DM me. Work from home, hybrid work culture with great work life balance. Happy to refer.

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Just curious...how did you become a tech writer?

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Hey Fishbowlers! I just received an off from Dell for a Technical Content Developer 2 position. Fully remote, 5% bonus, 10k sign on bonus, $76,500K base pay. I have 3 year of experience in technical w… more

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Hey fishbowlers! I just applied for an internal position as a Technical Writer. I currently have 4 years of Business Analyst experience but I’ve only been with my current company less than a year. My … more

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Exploring another opportunity and need some advices. How do you like being a technical writer and how’s the pay in general and workload/stress?

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What is the difference between a Technical Writer and UX writer?

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How to succeed as a tech writer

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Hi All! How do you like your current company? What are some of the good and bad regarding how tech writers are integrated into teams?

Can you share your yoe and total comp?

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