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STC Florida Chapter
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2013
Welcome to STC Florida! We are so glad you are here. We are the Florida Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, which advances the theory and practice of technical communication. Our goal is to develop the practice of technical communication in Florida by exploring and implementing emerging technologies while stressing critical core skills- and in the process creating and sustaining a cohesive statewide technical communication community. We hope you will join us in networking, fellowship, and sharing of information among passionate technical communicators throughout the state of Florida.
Elevating Your Technical Communication Career ft. Joana Donovan
Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 PM ET was STC Florida's presentation: “Elevate Your Technical Communication Career: Are You Leveraging Essential Skills, Networking, and LinkedIn Effectively?”, presented by Joana Donovan.
Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled through networking? This presentation discusses how STC members can utilize networking, LinkedIn, and skill development to advance their careers.
Here’s what Joana will be covering:
- Overview of Early Career Skills
- Networking Strategies
- LinkedIn Best Practices
- Tailored Approaches for Different Career Stages
This meeting is perfect for technical writers at all stages of their career, whether those looking to learn how to get their foot in the door or who are looking to take their next big career step.
Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled through networking? This presentation discusses how STC members can utilize networking, LinkedIn, and skill development to advance their careers.
Here’s what Joana will be covering:
- Overview of Early Career Skills
- Networking Strategies
- LinkedIn Best Practices
- Tailored Approaches for Different Career Stages
This meeting is perfect for technical writers at all stages of their career, whether those looking to learn how to get their foot in the door or who are looking to take their next big career step.
มุมมอง: 14
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Tech Comm Tools Panel
มุมมอง 34หลายเดือนก่อน
Every technical writer should have a set of tools in their arsenal for working on effective documentation, graphics, and everything else that goes into a documentation process. We at STC Florida are excited to gather presenters across several topics and software tools for our October monthly program. Topics and Presenters Authoring Tools: MadCap Flare and its new AI features Presenter: Scott De...
STC Summit 2024 Recap Panel (Washlines)
มุมมอง 72 หลายเดือนก่อน
Each year, the STC Florida chapter provides a recap of the annual STC Technical Communication Summit conference. This year’s Summit was held in Bloomington, Minnesota in mid-May, and over a dozen chapter members including students, professionals, and chapter leaders attended with some presenting as well. When done physically, this event was called “Washlines,” a mini-conference by our chapter w...
Unlock Your Technical Communication Potential with Tabletop Gaming
มุมมอง 73 หลายเดือนก่อน
Explore how tabletop gaming enhances your technical communication skills! Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) style adventure that will show you how storytelling, character development, and creative problem-solving in gaming can elevate your professional abilities. What You’ll Learn about: - Crafting clear and compelling narratives - Conducting interviews with in-game characters - Enhancing ...
STC Summit 2024 Reunion
มุมมอง 46 หลายเดือนก่อน
This is your chance to hear from those who attended this year's STC Summit and to catch up on all the action you may have missed. The 2024 STC Summit, themed "Tech Comm in Action," focuses on interactivity and community building among technical communicators, offering both high-tech solutions and practical hacks to everyday challenges in the field. Whether you're a summit attendee eager to shar...
Technical Communication Employment Panel - STC Florida 2024
มุมมอง 66 หลายเดือนก่อน
The STC Florida chapter has an annual tradition around this time of year: our Annual Employment Panel! Our panel of hiring managers and professionals who hire and work with technical communicators joined us to answer your questions about working in the field. This was a perfect chance for attendees to ask some experts burning questions about interviewing, resumes, career advice, mentoring, work...
AI and the Future of Technical Communication
มุมมอง 287 หลายเดือนก่อน
Dr. Christopher Wiese presented an insightful exploration of "AI and the Future of Technical Communication." This session explored how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field, impacting job roles, enhancing efficiencies, and raising important ethical questions. Whether you're a seasoned technical communicator or just starting out, this presentation provided valuable insights into h...
UX Writing
มุมมอง 21ปีที่แล้ว
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming "UX Writing" event featuring Jessica Kreger on Thursday, November 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET. This event promises to explore how technical communicators can optimize their content for better user experiences. Speaker: Jessica Kreger, Communications &Content Strategy Leader Event Overview Technical editors should think about their user’s experience when ...
Job Seeker Prep Class: LinkedIn Content Strategies, Job Searching, and Networking
มุมมอง 30ปีที่แล้ว
In this session, career professional Joana Donovan covers the following topics: - LinkedIn content strategies: How to create and share content that will help you stand out to potential employers - Current job market statistics: What to expect in the 2023 job market - How to find the right jobs for your skills and experience: Where to look for jobs and how to tailor your resume and cover letter ...
Job Seeker Prep Class: Resume, Cover Letters, and Portfolio Building
มุมมอง 21ปีที่แล้ว
Dive into the exclusive recording of our Job Seeker Prep Class Series, presented by Propel Resume and Career Services, LLC in collaboration with the STC Florida Chapter! Join us on this transformative journey as career expert Joana Donovan reveals the secrets to crafting standout resumes, building compelling portfolios, and mastering the art of cover letters. Discover insider tips on resume for...
Inclusive Technical Editing: How, Why, and When to Use Alternative Style Guides from STC Florida
มุมมอง 7ปีที่แล้ว
Technical editors commonly rely on the big four style guides-the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the MLA Handbook, The Chicago Manual of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook-when writing for general audiences, and they also consult other style guides such as the IEEE Editorial Style Manual when they write for technical audiences. However, these mainstream guid...
Summit Recap/Return of Washlines
มุมมอง 8ปีที่แล้ว
For the August 2023 chapter meeting, we are thrilled to welcome our chapter members who attended the 2023 STC Summit to bring back some of the knowledge they learned from the event. For years, the Florida chapter hosted a traditional “Washlines” annual event to convey information on our profession gathered at the Society’s annual international conference in a lively “mini-conference” format tha...
STC Florida 2023 End of Year Celebration
มุมมอง 4ปีที่แล้ว
STC Florida Chapter celebrates the end of the 2022-2023 chapter year with recognitions!
Dungeons and Dragons: Improving Your Tech Comm Skills Through Gaming!
มุมมอง 13ปีที่แล้ว
Dungeons and Dragons: Improving Your Tech Comm Skills Through Gaming!
MailChimp as a Tool for Community Engagement
มุมมอง 23ปีที่แล้ว
MailChimp as a Tool for Community Engagement
Leadership and Volunteerism: How STC Can Help Your Tech Comm Career
มุมมอง 21ปีที่แล้ว
Leadership and Volunteerism: How STC Can Help Your Tech Comm Career
STC Technical Communicators Employment Panel 2023
มุมมอง 9ปีที่แล้ว
STC Technical Communicators Employment Panel 2023
Joint STC/FTC Meeting: Young professionals Panel 2023
มุมมอง 13ปีที่แล้ว
Joint STC/FTC Meeting: Young professionals Panel 2023
MadCap Flare: A Quick Tour and Advanced Tips & Tricks with the STC Florida Chapter
มุมมอง 70ปีที่แล้ว
MadCap Flare: A Quick Tour and Advanced Tips & Tricks with the STC Florida Chapter
STC Florida Tech Comm Problem Solvers Panel 2023
มุมมอง 40ปีที่แล้ว
STC Florida Tech Comm Problem Solvers Panel 2023
Building Workplace Respect and Solving Conflict with STC Florida
มุมมอง 72 ปีที่แล้ว
Building Workplace Respect and Solving Conflict with STC Florida
STC Florida's Recap of the 2022 STC Summit
มุมมอง 302 ปีที่แล้ว
STC Florida's Recap of the 2022 STC Summit
Tech Comm and Mental Health: Caring for Yourself and Your Documentation
มุมมอง 222 ปีที่แล้ว
Tech Comm and Mental Health: Caring for Yourself and Your Documentation
Annual Employment Panel - STC Florida Chapter Meeting
มุมมอง 232 ปีที่แล้ว
Annual Employment Panel - STC Florida Chapter Meeting
STC-FTC Joint Meeting: Where are they now? ft. Past FTC Leaders
มุมมอง 122 ปีที่แล้ว
STC-FTC Joint Meeting: Where are they now? ft. Past FTC Leaders
Blockchain for Technical Communicators: Q&A with Barrie Byron
มุมมอง 122 ปีที่แล้ว
Blockchain for Technical Communicators: Q&A with Barrie Byron
This is great to see! Glad you guys enjoyed the experience!
Thank you, Dawnell! We did!
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0:00 Introduction 0:30 STC Florida Reminders 2:55 Agenda 3:45 Importance of Inclusive Communication 8:18 Writing for Gender Identities, Pronouns, and Neurodiversity 8:48 Gender Identities 12:54 Pronouns 15:26 Neurodiversity 18:54 Privilege & Biases 22:26 Check your Privilege 24:14 Managing your Biases 33:12 Embracing Cultural Diversity in the Tech World: A Case Study in Embracing Diversity 48:05 Questions/Discussion