Speaker: Andrew Davis
About the program
COVID rewrote many of the rules for tech writers. From WFH (work from home) norms to hiring to compensation, the world is different now. Recent recessionary fears, regional bank collapses, security fears about China, and more, have made the 2021-22 tech industry hiring surge a nostalgic memory. ChatGPT and the possibility that tech writing will be automated aren’t helping job-seeking communicators. Then again, change and confusion are the bedrock of our careers.
This presentation will be highly interactive. Andrew will summarize what he sees and hears from the sidelines, opine about short-term trends, and seek your input about strategies that work and don’t. He’ll relate relevant advice as well as anecdotes, offer encouragement, and help you prepare for the next hiring wave.
About the speaker
Andrew Davis recruits technical content developers for software development and life sciences companies.
He is a former software industry Technical Writer and has a reputation for both understanding and championing the role of content development. He recruits Technical Writers, Technical Trainers, Courseware Developers, Instructional Designers, and Technical Content Writers for challenging staff and contract roles.
Andrew enjoys helping those who communicate complex information get ahead by recognizing and refining their value to technology companies. He’s candid and connected and, just as importantly, he likes to help tech industry workers gain their independence and operate without intermediaries.
He’d be happy to recruit you (or recruit for you) if you want his help.
Andrew T. Davis
Synergistech Communications, technical content developer recruiting
synergistech@gmail.com
W: 707-554-9365, C: 650-271-0148
http://www.synergistech.com/advice.html (TC job search advice)
http://www.linkedin.com/in/synergistech (LinkedIn)
http://j.mp/sfba-tc (Comms jobs + contracts in SF Bay Area + remote)
https://www.quora.com/profile/Andrew-Davis-79 (Recruiting + TC answers)
Event Info
Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6:30 PM Pacific
Location: Zoom
Program:
6:30 to 7:00: Networking
7:00 to 7:25: Announcements
7:30 to 8:30: Presentation
8:30 to 8:45: More networking
~ 8:45: End the Zoom meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86388481798
Meeting ID: 863 8848 1798
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