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Tag Archives: networking
Should I Join STC?
I’ve never really discussed membership in the Society for Technical Communication (STC) because of my own mixed feelings about STC or organizations like it. I have been a member, off and on, am not one currently, but might be one again … Continue reading
Posted in education, job hunting, technical writing
Tagged networking, Society for Technical Communication, STC
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How to Stand Out in Your Profession
I talked about standing out a bit in my blog on resume writing, but this will be an element in the book-in-progress, so I thought I’d take another, more detailed whack at it.
Coworking as Community-Building
This is a bit off-topic for this blog, but trust me: the connections to freelance technical writing will become clear.
How to Make Small Talk in Business Networking Situations
Introverts–of which I am one–usually dread small talk.* In general, “small talk” is simply idle chatter that is designed to interact superficially without asking deep or personal questions about the other person.
Posted in personal, Uncategorized
Tagged introvert, networking, parties, small talk, socializing
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Making Connections
I really don’t know where I picked up the habit of helping others connect, but I’ve been doing it since at least the early ’90s. A lady friend was at odds about what to do with her career, so I … Continue reading