A technical writer resume should focus on the applicant's experience, training, and readiness to accept employment. All technical writer resumes should mention all of the above in detail, as shown in the following example.
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James Gregory
123 Horace Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jgregory@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Technical Writer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent writing and communication skills; knowledge of technology; ability to make technical information clear to both professionals and lay persons
EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer, 2000 to present:
R.L. Rosenthal Company, Big City, USA.
Primary duties include writing company manuals and writing and editing annual report for shareholders.
Assistant Technical Writer, 1998-2000:
R.L. Rosenthal Company, Big City, USA.
Assisting the lead technical writer with writing, editing and proofing company manuals.
EDUCATION
M.A., Writing for Publication, 1997
Michaelson University, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Technical Writers
NOTE: When writing a technical writer resume of your own use this condensed version as a sample for creating a complete one. Remember that potential employers look for specifics related to the job they want to fill. Include those details in your technical writer resume.
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