IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Dec 2002

Technical communicators beware: the next generation of high-tech recruiting methods

R. Munger

Abstract

This article presents an overview of how the Internet has changed the way employers advertise vacancies and the way technical communicators search and apply for these openings. First, I explore the evolution of how employers have used the internet as a tool for identifying the best candidate for the job. Next, I review seven specific online recruiting strategies used by employers today. Finally, I describe major mistakes made by online job seekers and offer advice on how best to avoid or minimize these blunders. Included is a list of useful job search resources for technical communicators.

Journal
IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
2002-12-01
DOI
10.1109/tpc.2002.805933
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Open Access
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technical communication
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