Category Archives: job hunting

Communications & Career Lessons from the von Braun Symposium

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Bart Leahy

Hello, technical communication enthusiasts! I know, it’s been a while since I wrote here, so let’s get to it. On assignment for my job, last week I attended the annual American Astronautical Society (AAS) von Braun Space Exploration Symposium in … Continue reading →

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Transitioning from Freelance Life Back to Full-Time Employment

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Bart Leahy

If you read the past few months’ entries, you’ll see that I’ve had an interesting year, which began with being told that my ongoing (it would have been eight years as of May 30) contract with Nissan would be coming … Continue reading →

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Job Hunting, Interviewing, and Exercising Patience

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Bart Leahy

While work continues on my short-term contract with NASA, so too does has the job hunt. Jobs in my preferred industry in Central Florida have been thin online, so it was a welcome relief when my network once again worked … Continue reading →

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Adult Living and Visualizing a Better Future

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Bart Leahy

I’m still “keeping it real” here at Heroic Technical Writing. I’ve got work to do, bills to pay, and a new home to hunt. All of those are simple in concept but difficult in execution. As some folks put it, … Continue reading →

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More Changes to Report and Reflections on the Future

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Bart Leahy

Last month saw me in a bit of a flurry as I was informed that my long-time customer had decided not to renew my contract. Panic! Weep! Wail! I probably needn’t have gotten so stressed out, but a career shift … Continue reading →

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