by Heather Sommerville | Jul 24, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month we welcomed people from two countries and two time zones. The group was smaller than usual; apparently summer weather outranks a Zoom meeting! Nevertheless, we had a lively discussion. One writer told us about his student work placement, creating a document...
by Heather Sommerville | Jun 30, 2023 | Announcements, Career, Recent Events
The first webinar in our Finding Work series took place on Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Pacific time. Lyndsey Steffler and Chris Powell discussed how to create effective portfolios and résumés. Topics include: How to set objectives, catch the reader’s attention,...
by Heather Sommerville | Mar 25, 2023 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month’s virtual get-together began, appropriately for a networking meeting, with the question: Can you network if you’re not looking for work? Should you? Why or why not? All agreed that networking, online or in person, offers much more than job-hunting contacts....
by Heather Sommerville | Oct 23, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We welcomed people from different time zones, backgrounds, and levels of experience, including one who had worked as a flight attendant and teacher and is currently studying for a technical writing certificate. Many people have found their niche in technical writing...
by Heather Sommerville | Aug 25, 2022 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The August meeting had a good turnout for a sunny summer day, though smaller than our usual numbers. We noted that attendance is down for all sorts of groups and events, even when people can join in at no cost from the comfort of home. Nevertheless, one person...
