Preparing for an interview
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This document provides guidance on preparing for a technical writing interview by analyzing the job description, creating a portfolio of work samples, and preparing for different types of interviews. It recommends analyzing the job description to match skills to the role, creating a variety of portfolio pieces to demonstrate abilities, and being ready to discuss technical writing experience, challenges, and learning new skills in phone screens, technical interviews, team interviews, and HR interviews. Proper follow-up after interviews is also emphasized.
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- 2. Analyzing the job description Putting together your portfolio pieces Preparing for various rounds of interviews How to follow-up Agenda
- 3. 1 Analyzing the job description MATCH your TECHNICAL SKILLS Relevance to Past Experiences and Projects Self-Evaluation and SWOT Analysis Short-term and long-term GOALS?
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- 7. Play to your STRENGTHS Submit 404 Samples DO NOT DO Submit ORIGINAL work Share FUNCTIONAL formats Share LONG documents Submit SENSITIVE
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