Technical Writers

Construct technical documents, including user guides, supplemental information, and operating and maintenance guidelines for various pieces of equipment. Maybe useful for layout tasks.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT TECHNICAL WRITER CAREERS

Do you enjoy explaining how things work? That is frequently what a technical writer does. It is critical to be able to write clearly and concisely. A bachelor's degree in the liberal arts, particularly communications, journalism, or English, is typically required for this position. It is also advantageous if you have prior experience in the field for which you will be writing. A knowledge in engineering, for example, can help technical writers who describe how to use equipment. 

You're reading the work of a technical writer when you read operating or maintenance manuals, catalogues, assembly instructions, product descriptions, and other items meant to inform and educate. In certain ways, a technical writer is a translator. He or she translates scientific, medical, or other complicated material into plain English. 

Technical writing is a skill that may be applied anyplace. They are employed around the country, with the most opportunities in the Northeast, Texas, and California. With the continuous advancement of technology and electronics, need for technical writers should continue to climb, particularly for persons who are comfortable with changing technology.

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Characteristics

Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Computers and Electronics Know More
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Degrees

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