"Employers hiring technical writers want candidates with the technical knowledge and written communication skills to simplify complex concepts. In an interview, be prepared to discuss your writing experience and provide an example of a time you explained a difficult idea to a group or classroom. Your interviewer may also quiz you on technical concepts or ask you to engage in a written exercise."
They asked detailed questions about my understanding of the technology. This was not unexpected, but I got the impression they wanted me to have a strong aptitude for technology--not just an ability to write about it, but a love of learning it and an ability to understand it well.
Why would you fit into their corporate climate (they tell you nobody leaves once they get hired, but a little research shows high job turnover, esp. in the writing team). Such incongruities undermined the interview for me. Perhaps it would be your cup of tea. I don't sense corroboration or collegiate work ethic.
Not so much a single question as a debate regarding design pattern choices and implementation details.
Did I know what the company was. What did I think of the website.
They asked basic questions about my experience and skills. It felt very rushed. I don't believe they were really interested in placing me, only mining sensitive information from me. Very shady.
Why choose technical writing ?
You mention that you were learning MadCap Flare. Where are you on that?
Behavioral interview questions (e.g. how did you deal with a slacker in a project?)
How would you work with multiple agile teams at the same time?
Would you be comfortable in a management role?
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