A Writer’s Career Compass: In, With, and Beyond Docs
- Fachvortrag
- Career Development
- 27. May
- 13:00 - 13:40 PM (CEST)
- E.11 Training Room
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Rose Eliza Pinto
- SAP Labs India
Contents
A Writer’s Career Compass: In, With, and Beyond Docs focuses on growth and career prospects for technical writers based on our experiential learnings and findings within the community. Writers can harness their analytical, technical, and communication skills to propel themselves to greater heights and expand career horizons to a broader spectrum.
In this presentation, we discuss what authors can do to thrive in their roles, widen their perspectives, and transition into diverse career paths.
With the rapid advancement of technology, including AI’s integration into user experience, many in the community are questioning the future of this profession. During the course of this talk, we aim to reassure authors that while AI is here to stay, we writers can evolve, adapt to multifaceted roles, and embrace new opportunities.
As with any career path, writers too must imbibe good business acumen, continuous learning, networking, and collaboration to keep up with the times.
Takeaways
- Career growth: Understand career growth paths.
- Wider horizons: Enhance perspectives of other roles.
- Clear career paths: In Docs, with Docs, and beyond Docs.
- Actionable steps: Identify, engage, and act.
Prior knowledge
Awareness of the technical writing profession and other job profiles in the software industry. General understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a software technical writer.