"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."
Initially, they asked me why I wanted to work at DARS. Then I was prompted to discuss my knowledge and experience about accessibility and plain language. processes their department used. They tested for track changes in Word. They asked me how I approached a document design process.
How will your writing be better than what we already have?
What experience do you have. What examples do you have (not a portfolio, again antiquated).
What skills do want me to communicate to the hiring manager?
Where did you see yourself in 3 years?
Describe a scenario where you had to make a decision based on data, rather than on intuition or experience.
How much do you know about FrameMaker.
Explain previous projects in detail
How did I see myself in 5 years understanding the company vision statement
How did you overcome a difficult moment in your life?
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