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Interview Insights

Get the most out of your interview with us and tips on interviews with prospective employers.

 

TechWriter interview

When you come for your interview at TechWriter, these are the 6 key competencies we'll be looking for:

1. Excellent writing and editing skills.
2. An understanding and application of communication principles and best practices.
3. Interpersonal skills including an ability to collaborate with others.
4. Knowledge and skills in using technology and tools to create information products and the ability to assess and learn new ones.
5. Visual design and production.
6. Technical skills or area of subject matter expertise e.g. IT, engineering, finance.

To ensure you have a competitive edge, we ask you to bring your portfolio. See our Portfolio Pointers for what to include.

 

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Interview tips

Here are some tips to help you win the job.

• Gather knowledge about your prospective employer.
• Know the name of the person you are meeting with.
• Dress for success.
• Have your questions ready.
• Be honest.
• Be interested.
• Turn your mobile off.
• Do not speak negatively about your previous employers.

If you do not land the role, where possible we will give you feedback on the client's decision and how your interview skills may need to improve.

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