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Author Archives: Bart Leahy
Context, Not Content, is King
I’ve spent much of my time on this blog explaining how to write content: organizing it, shaping it, researching it, imbuing it with just the right facts or tone. But after a discussion with ChatGPT, it occurred to me that … Continue reading
Posted in audience, business writing, clients, education, technical writing, workplace
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Dog Toy Test Report
The Pup Puzzle was purchased as a way to file down the dogs’ claws. Test #1: Treats inserted into trays so dogs could see them. Dog 1 kept waiting for the humans to hand her treats. Dog 2 became startled … Continue reading
Reader Response: Can I Get a STEM Job With No Degree in the Field?
While I’ve been retired from this page for a bit, it’s nice to know that the content is still finding its designated audience. With the reader’s permission, I’ve reposted our recent correspondence, with a bit of editing here and there. … Continue reading
Posted in careers, education, engineering, job hunting, science, technical writing, volunteering
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Heroic Technical Writing in a Time Fraught with Political Peril
I’ve talked about this before, but it seems to be that sort of time again. This is going to be a challenging post to write, but it is also necessary. How do you write heroically (i.e., write in line with … Continue reading
And Now for Something Completely Different
A while back, I got assigned to a different supervisor, a guy younger than me who’s dedicated to doing all the “coach” things, including helping me with my career. My first response was, “Dude, I’m 55 years old. How much … Continue reading
Posted in business writing, careers, education, engineering, interviews, management, presentations, research, technical writing, Technology, workplace
Tagged 50+, business analyst, ChatGPT, transferable skills
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