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Date

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Program Title

Working with Contract Agencies

Description

More technical communication jobs are becoming project-based or on contracts through placement agencies that can range from one month to a year or more. In this session, Cheryl Landes, a full-time freelancer, provides tips on how to work with agencies that place technical communicators on contract assignments. She also describes the current climate at the agencies and how job seekers can navigate this intricate maze so that their résumés will be noticed and presented to the hiring clients.

These topics will be covered during this presentation:

  • The state of contracting
  • Types of agency contracts
  • Methods for contacting agencies
  • Submitting résumés
  • Working with recruiters
  • Interviews
  • Accepting assignments/working conditions

About the Presenter

Cheryl Landes, an award-winning technical writer, is the founder and owner of Tabby Cat Communications in Seattle. She has more than 20 years of experience as a technical writer and indexer in several industries: computer software, HVAC/energy savings, marine transportation, manufacturing, retail, and the trade press. An active member of STC and the American Society for Indexing (ASI) on the chapter and national levels, Cheryl speaks frequently at STC and ASI meetings throughout the United States and Canada. She is also the author of two handbooks on digital indexing, and more than 100 articles and three books on Northwest travel and history.

Time
5:45 - 9:00 PM - Dinner meeting
(6:30 - Dinner, 7:30 - Presentation)

Location
Hilton Garden Inn
5 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 781-272-8800
Map and Directions

Cost
Payment received by Sunday, January 15:
     $20 for STC Boston and Northern New England chapter members
     $15 for full-time registered students*
     $35 for other STC members and non-members

Payment received after January 15  (space permitting):
     $25 for members and non-members
     $15 for full-time registered students*
 
*Student ID from an accredited college is required and must be shown at the registration desk prior to admittance.

Cancellations must be made by Sunday, January 15 to receive a refund.

Registration and Payment Instructions

For More Information
Contact Cindy Cookson, by e-mail or phone at 978-828-5586.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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