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Technical Writers
Also called: Information Developer, Senior Technical Writer, Technical Communicator,
Technical Writer

What they do:

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance
instructions. May assist in layout work.
On the job, you would:
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity,
conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
English language

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics

Business
administrative services
management

Communications
multimedia

Skills
Basic Skills
writing things for co-workers or customers
reading work related information

Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities
Verbal
communicate by writing
read and understand what is written

Ideas and Logic

use rules to solve problems
order or arrange things

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Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own
rules.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail Cooperation
Dependability Independence
Integrity Initiative

Technology
You might use software like this on the job:

Web platform development software

Cascading Style Sheets CSS
Microsoft ASP.NET

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Visio

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
PTC Arbortext

Education

associate's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed

Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$72,850

$44,320 $117,250

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You might like a career in one of these industries:

Professional, Science, & Technical
Manufacturing
Media & Communication

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