Thinking of getting Technical Writing Certificate?
Well, im a college junior who recently changed her major to English and im thinking of getting a certificate in Technical Writing. I've wanted to go into editing and working in publishing but those jobs are difficult to get, specially when the demand isnt that great. The demand for Technical and Professional Writers is going up and it pays decently for an English major. I was wondering if Any technical writers could tell me some pros and cons of Technical Writing, difficulty is obtaining a job, is there job security, Job and personal satisfaction?
anything would really help me.
Thank you
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I used to be a kinesiology major/pre-pt but my real passion has always been writing.
And i dont expect anyone to hand me a job. In order to even get the certificate i need an internship, which is going to be good for networking and getting to know the processes and people of the field.
Well.....if you're relying on someone to GIVE you the job - no - there's no security.
BUT - if you set yourself up as an expert and create a demand where you see something that isn't working for companies - identify a problem for them and propose to solve it for them....then you just made yourself an assett to them.
So, what do you want to solve for people? If you just want to "be a technical writer" - that's not really a successful aspiration......it's a start but it won't be the end.....nor will it be secure.
WHAT....ABOUT.......working on instructions for companies that publish their instructions from China.....I know it sounds silly, but those company's instructions supposedly written in english SUCK - ever tried to build a baby dresser from those things? GOOD LUCK! You can hire on with a large company and help them with their instructions......not only will the english be correct, but also you can design instructions that stand out.....put a coupon on them.....sounds silly....but I see a huge demand for someone who wanted to fix what I see as a serious problem! There's lots of potential there, and you can travel as well....or....just telecommute and work for a chinese company (for example) and get the benefits of being invited over there every now and then.......those companies if you've ever worked in Asia (I have) love the prestige of knowing their english is the best....it is very valuable to them......take an interest in their idea and promise to make THEM the best in their field....what was your other major before you switched?
As far as job satisfaction goes....do what you love. What you love will have upsides and downsides....but - MAKE your career, don't go looking for it to be handed to you. Start talking to people in the field you want to work in - literally pound the pavement, and make some phonecalls and get to know some people.....that's your best bet and it will give you an idea very quickly......
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