Tech writer competencies

Tech writer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Tech 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.            Prior experience writing software manuals, installation instructions and online help (required)

         2.            Written and verbal communication, uniformity, attention to detail, strong organizational skills (required)

         3.            Independently manage workload across multiple priorities (required)

         4.            Learn concepts quickly (required)

         5.            Leader and coach (preferred)

         6.            Healthcare experience (preferred)

         7.            Experience with virtual teams having members in various locations (desired)

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:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills