#18263
Hiring writers and editors on “gut reaction” can be risky. To be sure that you are hiring the right people, identify specific criteria that candidates should meet, use these criteria to create a set of questions to use during interviews, and develop a consistent interview and assessment process.
Tatge, Pamela K., Sheryl A. Moore and Nancy S. Robinson. STC Proceedings (1996). Careers>Management
#24847
HTML (the hypertext markup language used for the worldwide web) may be easier than you think! Experienced users guide you through the basics to more advanced topics, describe paper-to-web conversions, and provide hints for effective use of this medium. We’ll focus on real applications and on putting information on the web. Topics such as online providers and setting up a web server will not be covered.
Tatge, Pamela K., Kathlyn Auten and Ann Balaban. STC Proceedings (1996). Design>Web Design>Standards>HTML
#18210
Roles for Communication in Academia and Workplace: Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring 
The education of technical writers follows a vertical path, as discussed by panelists who represent three stops along that path. A new teacher of technical writing discusses moving from teaching basic writing to teaching more experienced and critical students. A professor who is in charge of new teachers discusses how he helps them meet the needs of students who demand more from their teachers. A mentor from industry discusses how she guides college graduates through the transition to professional writer and helps experienced writers continue their education on the job.
Tatge, Pamela K., Jack W. Jobst and John H. Carpenter. STC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Education>Mentoring>Workplace
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Technical Writers on Technical Staff: An Alternative Career Path
The technical ladder provides an alternative to the traditional management ladder rewarding top performers while encouraging them to continue doing what they do best. Technical staff can provide a career path for technical writers who plan to remain with the same company over a long period of time. Not everyone can become a manager; not everyone can become a member of technical staff. But, a dual ladder significantly increases the opportunities for recognition and for job satisfaction.
Tatge, Pamela K. STC Proceedings (1994). Presentations>Technology
