Role Models

Name:
Susan

Title:
Technical Writer - I write the documentation
manuals, online help, and web pages for software
packages.

Path:
I used to be a programmer, but got bored with 
that. I got a lot of satisfaction out of writing,
but didn't know what to write about. So, I taught 
myself how to use Word, saw an add in the paper 
for a technical writer, applied and got the
job. The job was entry level and didn't pay much,
but I got two years experience and then was able
to apply for better paying jobs. Today I write 
documentation for C programmers, I like it very 
much, and I am well paid.

Comments:
A bachelors degree in English, Communications, or
Technical Communications is good preparation. You
should also consider taking a programming course
in a popular language such as C, and you should
join the STC (Society for Technical Communication).

(Their URL: http://www.stc.org/)