A Survey of Employment Interviewing Practices for Technical Writing Positions

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1992

A Survey of Employment Interviewing Practices for Technical Writing Positions

Earl E. McDowell University of Minnesota System

Abstract

This article focuses on recruiters' perceptions of technical writers in terms of what information should be included in cover letters and resumes, as well as the roles of interviewees and interviewers in the employment interview. The results reveal that 1) the interviewee should include information in the cover letter that is not in the resume, that 2) employment history and educational background are the most important parts of the resume, that 3) communication skills, credibility, maturity and work experience are the most important dimensions of the interviewee, and that 4) the interviewer should present an overview of the position, job description, and short-and-long range department goals. Other results are discussed in the article.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1992-07-01
DOI: 10.2190/nfnh-w68y-bj5g-w5uq
Open Access: Closed
Topics: technical communication multilingual writers

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