#18803
Ashes or Phoenix? Technical Communication or Information Design? 
The results of a study of 28 New Zealand technical communicators show that practitioners in this country are undergoing the same role redefinition as their colleagues in the US. New Zealand practitioners are no longer just 'wordsmiths' but are using a wide range of multimedia skills to design and produce user-ready information products. Practitioners were interviewed to find out what their roles were, how their roles had changed and what skills they believed were essential to be a successful technical communicator. The results revealed a group of highly motivated problem solvers and a profession that is evolving to use the core competencies of information design with new strength and energy.
Reynolds, Alison. STC Proceedings (2002). Careers>TC>Regional>New Zealand
#19699
Employment Abroad: The View from Holland
On the basis of my experience moving from the Boston, Massachusetts, area to the Netherlands three years ago, I’d definitely encourage you to consider employment here, or any other place that truly beckons you.
Peltz, Donna. Intercom (2003). Careers>TC>Regional>Netherlands
#29866
Needs Assessment of Technical Communication as a Profession in China
Is there a need for technical communication as a profession in China? This research aimed at answering the question through two surveys--one on the practice of technical communication in industries in China and the other on the opinions from users of technical documents. The survey results showed that there are problem areas that need to be addressed by professional technical communicators.
Cen, Wei and Yahui Zhang. STC Proceedings (2004). Careers>TC>Regional>China
#21270
Professional Development Issues in Canada
The Canadian Issues Committee (CIC) was created by STC in 1990 because it was becoming apparent that Canadian technical communicators sometimes had unique concerns resulting from the political, legal and geographic constraints peculiar to Canada, of which STC was unaware. Identifying these concerns and attempting to do something about them has been an ongoing commitment of the STC staff and Board of Directors and of the CIC. This panel discussion allows for direct input from members regarding such concerns, and also provides an opportunity to inform the Canadian membership what has and is being done on their behalf.
McFadden, John E. STC Proceedings (1997). Careers>TC>Regional>Canada
#23416
During 1998 a member survey was made by FTI, the Swedish Society for Technical Communication as a follow up to a survey made in 1991. Some 25% answered of the 400+ FTI members. Here follows a selection of the results along with some comments.
Näsström, Johan. TC-FORUM (1999). Careers>TC>Regional>Scandinavia
#25984
Where Do You Want to Work Today?
This article explores the work habits of technical writers in different regions of the world. The article is based on a a survey and publishes the results based on the responses of 900+ technical writers worldwide.
Doulton, Melanie. Indus (2005). Careers>TC>Regional
