Choose More Than a Job… Choose How You Want to Work  

Technical communicators can be found in various working environments, including consulting firms, traditional companies and organizations, and in entrepreneurial ventures. Each environment has advantages and disadvantages that you should consider. As a technical communicator, you have the ability to choose the working environment that is right for you during different stages of your career.

Statt, Ronald A. STC Proceedings (2003). Careers>Workplace

Urban Legends of the Technical Communication Field  

Examines three widely held beliefs regarding technical communication and shows how they distort reality.

Statt, Ronald A. Intercom (2004). Articles>TC

When Technical Writers Don't Write Technically  

Technical writers are often asked to write more than just end-user manuals or online help systems. Due to company size, layoffs, or a lack of resources, the technical writer might also be expected to deliver marketing communication collateral, Web site content, training materials, and more. These additional tasks can daunt those who have not been formally trained in other writing styles or those who do not switch writing styles easily.

Statt, Ronald A. Intercom (2003). Articles>Writing>Style Guides>Technical Writing