Comments | the_magician: Can you write in English, understand computers and/or project manage?

the_magician

Can you write in English, understand computers and/or project manage?

Nov 30, 2005 17:02

The company I work for is looking for two Technical Authors and a Project Manager. If any of you are looking for a new job, and don't mind working near Waterloo (London) and are at all interested, drop me an email (attach a CV if you'd like) and I'll be glad to pass on your details (and yes, I do get some sort of bonus if you get the job Let me ( Read more... )

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artela November 30 2005, 17:15:15 UTC

As I appear to have about half a dozen people on my friendslist at the mment that all have an IT background and who are all looking for work, can I link to this in my LJ?

Yes, of course ... the_magician November 30 2005, 17:16:07 UTC

... in fact, I will make it "public" to make that easier.

Re: Yes, of course ... artela November 30 2005, 17:18:44 UTC

Thanks - I'll link - it might get some techie-types interested
(not for me though, it's a bit of a long commute from West Wales to London *g*)

Shame! the_magician November 30 2005, 17:23:22 UTC

... we don't have any long distance commute jobs at the moment ...

... (we've just put a second author into our Cambridge/Milton office and we're looking for Authors for the Bangalore office but I don't think the commute is any easier for those).

As the Technical Author jobs require being "embedded" with the technical teams, and most of those are in London, I'd expect the two new tech author jobs (and the project manager job) to be located in London.

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karohemd November 30 2005, 17:16:28 UTC

I can write in English but I know very little about programming. Besides, it would have to pay a lot (30K minimum) to persuade me to adopt a London lifestyle...

the_magician November 30 2005, 17:20:56 UTC

I don't know what the top salary is, but I'd imagine that the number you state is very reasonable (depending on experience and qualifications) and for an experienced author with the right background, then I'd expect you could ask for more.

karohemd November 30 2005, 17:41:19 UTC

Don't tempt me!
Nah, it would probably take a lot more to move into central London. I'd have to give up my car if I wanted to live somewhere convenient as I don't fancy a long commute with thousands of others and there are many other things to consider, too.

I have no experience in creating documentation, just translating it and only relevant qualifications.

aunty_marion November 30 2005, 17:27:53 UTC

I'd be interested, but don't know whether I have any of the right qualifications (do 2 A-levels make any difference? 33 years ago?). However, I can write in good grammatical English with good spelling, and I understand computer-speak reasonably well.

aunty_marion November 30 2005, 22:53:15 UTC

CV emailed. May not be any use, but I need a job. (I still have one, but don't want it any more.)

smtfhw November 30 2005, 17:36:05 UTC

I've just lobbed my cv in your direction. As mentioned elsewhere, the salary would need to be pretty good, but I am a tech author with 20 years experience, quite a lot of that in telecomms.

pbristow November 30 2005, 21:37:11 UTC

Yipes! CV is on its way.

How much do they pay?

pbristow November 30 2005, 21:41:26 UTC

Just checking: Still on the jee-male address, yes? =:o}

pbristow November 30 2005, 21:42:56 UTC

Duh... If I calm down for two minutes and read to the bottom of your post... =:o\

pbristow December 9 2005, 13:45:44 UTC

Any further news on this? Have they found someone? Is there an email address or 'phone number I could send a polite follow-up enquiry to?

Or a website where I could find out more about the company?