Software technical writer competencies
In this post, you
can ref competencies needed for Software technical writer position. The
standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).
Apart from that, you
can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience,
license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or
certificates…
I. Job qualifications
You can find out
competencies from standard job qualification below:
1.
Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English,
business, or equivalent professional experience
2.
Typically requires five or more years of technical
writing experience in a commercial software development environment
3.
Excellent writing skills and an ability to follow
Sourcefire’s writing style guidelines
4.
Excellent interpersonal skills
5.
A strong understanding of commercial hardware and
software development processes, including design, development, and quality
assurance
6.
Expertise with software applications, including content
development, graphics, and online help authoring tools
7.
Proficiency with content reuse and single-sourcing
8.
Proficiency with defect tracking software
9.
Background in configuring and documenting network
hardware components, firmware, and BIOS settings
10.
Experience documenting configuration of network
hardware running the Linux operating system via the command line a plus
11.
Experience working with computer hardware integrators,
hardware manufacturers, order fulfillment or shipping staff, or operations
groups a plus
12.
Background in networking and network security a plus
II. Key skills employers are looking for
Below are top 7
skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention
to them:
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Positive Attitude
- Professionalism
- Willingness to Learn
- Communications Skills
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