By Jerry Grohovsky, Copyright 2014. JPG & Associates, Inc. What Are The Advantages of Using Consultants (Or Contractors) Versus Direct Employees? The use of consultants (or contractors) can reduce a company's overhead costs. In environments with common project "peaks" and "valleys" of activity, resources can be easily adjusted, without paying out annual salaries and benefits [...]
Location: Arden Hills, MN Duration: 12 months POSITION DESCRIPTION:You will work collaboratively with development teams to create customer-facing manuals and labels necessary to support the company’s worldwide regulatory, marketing, and sales objectives. By joining our Technical Communications team, your work will be a part of the life-saving products used around the world.Key Responsibilities Plan, analyze, and create [...]
Ten words that describe the qualities of a successful technical communicator--that have nothing to do with grammar: 1) problem solver, 2) planner, 3) interviewer, 4) negotiator, 5) mediator, 6) flexible, 7) creative, 8) tenacious, 9) open-minded, 10) respectful
Location: Minnetonka, MN Duration: 6+ months POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position is accountable for developing technical documentation a topic-based writing style in Madcap Flare. Key Job Responsibilities: Work closely with technical publications team members to plan documentation updates. Review existing content and shared topics, and convert legacy documentation into concept, task and reference topics. Identify the [...]
Location: Fridley, MN Duration: 12+ months Position Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Technical Writer will develop complex technical materials (labeling) that instruct users in the safe and proper use of Neuromodulation products and therapies. The audiences for these materials include physicians, nurses, hospital technicians, and patients. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, research, develop, and write medical device labeling, [...]
You can ensure that your in-person interview will be successful if you take these steps in advance: 1) Research the company thoroughly at their website, include products and customers, 2) Use your network to find out any valuable off-the-record information about the culture, the "positives & negatives, 3) Plan your route--GPS entry; if in doubt, [...]
Location: Mounds View, MN Duration: 6+ months Position Description: BUSINESS PROCESS DOCUMENTATION FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL LABELING • Work with management and functional groups to create standard business processes and procedures to support compliance with federal and international regulations and industry standards. • Ensure that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and timelines. [...]
There is usually a segment of new tech. comm. graduates who find it difficult succeeding sooner rather than later in landing interviews and offers from potential employers. This often results in the candidate becoming discouraged and subsequently settling for jobs outside of their original career goal. However, it is important to stay focused, keep trying, [...]
Five tips on how to work successfully from home: 1) set aside a dedicated space where you can separate yourself from domestic distractions (and where "work-in-progress" can remain untouched), 2) maintain a disciplined schedule, where you get up and stretch, take breaks--but try to do so in a different area of the home, 3) train [...]
Location: Minneapolis, MN Duration: 3+ months Position Description Seeking a technical writer who has experience with Adobe FrameMaker for a 3+ month assignment at a local manufacturing company. Click to submit a resume or find additional support.