Technical Writing Job Interview // My Experience & Tips

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:57 Overview of the typical technical writing interview process
2:52 Getting an interview
5:55 Technical Writing Portfolio
8:31 Preparing for the interview
11:37 Technical Writing Interview Questions
15:00 After the interview
15:30 Questions from newsletter subscribers
19:50 Technical Writing prompt

[@stephaniev3.083]

What a gift this is, Amruta! Thank you so much! ❤️👏👏

[@nishchay_p]

I'm just starting out as a technical writer and this video has been a God send for me. Cleared my interview and your tips helped a lot! Thank you!

[@ValeriaHrdzLzrd]

Yes, more prompts please ☺️ 🙌

[@vvanitydevil]

This is a very well thought out/paced video with a ton of great info that isn’t always intuitive for us all. Definitely sharing this with friend’s interested in the GRC space as I feel this is highly applicable!

[@tulasideviful]

Hi Amrute! This was fascinating. Airbyte is lucky to have you. I especially liked your red flag analysis 🔖

[@aravindm.579]

Excellent video. It covered all the aspects of getting a job in technical writing. Some amazing points I liked about your explanation: 1. Spend enough time to figure out the industry, company and niche that you really would like to be a part of. Do research, analysis, self-study and observe where you are gravitating towards. 2. Figure out your options after point#1 3. Take information calls, research job descriptions and study about the industries, companies that are part of your options. 4. Prepare solid resume, cover letter and portfolio of your work samples. This is very very imp point with respect to any job nowadays. 5. Interview is a two-way process. Interview is not interrogation. You should ask questions to the interviewer about anything related to the job and company. Many people don't do this as they are afraid and think that it is not a good practise. Most of the points discussed in this video applies to the job searching process in any field of work. Thanks for the video!

[@gkarnam]

Hi Amruta. Thank you. That was a great informative video. Keep us posted with more informative videos like this. Good day ahead.

[@gkarnam]

Please provide us tips on getting into API documentation..

[@owningyourfinances]

Your content is SUPER helpful and insightful. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this out there for us!

[@shimnakurup3368]

Very well explained Ma'am. The way you analysed each questions are really helpful especially since I'm attending a technical interview today. Subscribing your channel right now

[@jagrutitiwari2551]

I am just halfway through the video and find it power packed.

[@larrykunz5821]

Great advice, Amruta! I've recommended this video to my technical writing students. Best part for me: "Approach the technical writing job search, as a technical writing project."

[@AmrutaRanade]

Aw, thank you! Hope your students find the video helpful :)

[@TONYBIMMA]

Hi, very helpful. And thanks for that intiative of prompt.

[@ishara8727]

Very Insightful!

[@akshayakolay4513]

Insightful!!

[@rajatchakraborty6381]

I like the way you communicate ma'am. Really inspiring 🎉

[@shahzad-ul-hassan25]

Thanks and pls bring a video to new tech writes who don't have experience and help them to develop their portfolio.

[@AmrutaRanade]

I already did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGnHlaqcpb17qKc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-4kKOpnd2ApMU

[@shreyasdeshpande]

Hi, very insightful, looking forward to your next one,also please tell which tech writing domains might grow in the future.

[@AmrutaRanade]

My instinct is fintech and healthtech will need more tech writers in the near future.

[@shreyasdeshpande]

@@AmrutaRanade What about cloud based services?

[@AmrutaRanade]

Cloud based services are growing right now! And I don't think they'll slow down anytime soon

[@shreyasdeshpande]

@@AmrutaRanade Your experience is very valuable for nubie tech writers like me,btw visiting Pune anytime soon?

[@nabiloo19]

Thank you for such insights. Any tips to have a better CV and LinkedIn preparation?

[@AmrutaRanade]

Yes! Keyword research and following the tech writing best practices (parallelism, active voice, concise and clear language, and so on) even in your CV and LinkedIn

[@books-n-stories]

Hi Amruta, Loved the video. Really helpful. I am looking for some guidance on adding metrics to tech writing resumes. What kind of metrics can I add? Where do I get the numbers from? Any tips?

[@AmrutaRanade]

That's an excellent question for the Write the Docs Slack :) www.writethedocs.org/slack/

[@ahmadshaikh9255]

Mam can u plzz tell as a aeronautical engineer what tool should I use for tech pub ,and what resource should I use to learn

[@srikanthchutke8052]

Hi Amruta, In the written test, if I have to describe my writing experience for Web-based application and Traditional software, then what should be my approach, in terms of writing style ? When I started writing, I got a lot of sentences starting with "I will do xyz, then I will perform abc..."

[@AmrutaRanade]

Write as you would write a procedure IMO

[@sujoymukherjee400]

Very informative. I’m looking for a Career change and switch to Technical Writing. Whereshould I start? Ma’am, Please guide.

[@AmrutaRanade]

This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLFZZ9mgaunjZo

[@tulasideviful]

I like your background. Is this really your apartment with a cgi window landscape, or is the whole background cgi? 🙄 Inquiring minds want to know 🙏🌟

[@AmrutaRanade]

Oh, that's my apartment 😄

[@tulasideviful]

@@AmrutaRanade For real? Wow, it's lovely.

[@P48Project48]

I have been a Project Manager for 9 yrs now, worked in Product Companies, Tech writing always interested me. I would like to know if it would be a good idea to move into Technical Publications, Writing as a Project Manager, Can you share your thoughts on this ?

[@AmrutaRanade]

This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLFZZ9mgaunjZo

[@jagjitkaur2783]

Hi Amruta, I subscribed to your newsletter but didn't get any confirmation email, don't know what's wrong.

[@AmrutaRanade]

Oh, I see you as confirmed in the subscriber list!

[@jagjitkaur7101]

Yes, I received confirmation email. Thank you 😊

[@jjwogl]

Could someone please provide information about the technical test required to become a technical writer?

[@AmrutaRanade]

There's no standard technical test to become a technical writer. Some companies include a technical round in their interview process, but that varies for each company.

[@pabalopanda5566]

How much a Technical Writer is paid as a fresher? Can a technical writer change their field to Analyst?

[@AmrutaRanade]

The pay depends on the industry and the company. And I think tech writers can move to an Analyst position, but don't think it makes getting into the field any easier.

[@shellysachdev]

Hi Amruta, how do I reach out to you?

[@AmrutaRanade]

Can you share what's it about? I have very limited bandwidth for 1:1 comms

[@meemhas]

Hi for beginners tips?

[@AmrutaRanade]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHnQZJ6Mgq6Ho6s

[@amolketkar1458]

Could you provide some mentoring sessions ? I would like to be a mentee, & seek advise.

[@AmrutaRanade]

My mentoring calendar's booked, but the folks over at r/technicalwriting subreddit (www.reddit.com/r/technicalwriting/ ) might be open to it.

[@amolketkar1458]

@@AmrutaRanade , this link is somehow not getting opened

[@AmrutaRanade]

Fixed

[@thepratikgoswami]

I am an information developer with 6 years of experience in a product org. Hope to work with you in the future and learn more from you. Is it possible to bag a tech writing job in Canada from India? If yes, please guide.

[@AmrutaRanade]

I have no experience landing a job in Canada, sorry!