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Industry Report:
Overview of the Technical Communication Industry (Part 1 of 6)

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Because so many technical communicators work in some sort of isolation, few are aware of the breadth and depth of the profession. Upon learning how many people work in the field (over 200,000 world wide, and growing daily), people often wonder where the other technical communicators are and what they're doing. In this article, I try to answer some of these questions.

Saul Carliner

Whether your work in technical communication is a rest stop, or part of a long-term career in the field, the more you know about the field, the more effectively you can find employment, market your services, develop your skills, develop perspective, and perform meaningful work.

But what are the "musts" of the field: the must-know overview of the work, the must-know background of the field, the must-join organizations, the must-read publications, must-attend events, common beliefs and practices, and current issues? Read on and find out.

In this Industry Overview
1. Beginning of the Overview
2. (next) An Introduction to the Work of Technical Communicators
3. A Brief History of the Field
4 Networking and Professional Development Opportunities
5. Common Beliefs and Practices
6. Assess Your Knowledge about Technical Communication

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