Consultant Resources

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Here are a few interesting and informative recent articles and commentaries. 

Career advice Weblog by InfoWorld's Bob Lewis
http://weblog.infoworld.com/lewis/

As the economy continues to recover, many tech companies will be expanding their documentation teams. When testing the waters for new opportunities, it's a good idea to think about what potential hiring firms will be looking for, so you can keep the focus on the skills and characteristics that will get you hired.

Here are two articles written for people who hire technical writers that you can use to help you think like the interviewer:
Strategies When Hiring a Technical Writer http://builder.com.com/5100-6401-5054627.html

Hiring a Technical Writer http://www.docsymmetry.com/hiring-a-technical-writer.html

Fraud in online job listings
Some job seekers who turn to the Internet for help-wanted listings are learning about fraud the hard way.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/17/technology/17ecom.html?ex=1087272000&en=d767c72bfc7cd409&ei=5070