Carpe Opportunitas! Seize the (Professional Development)
OpportunityRoger Renteria
Key Learning ObjectivesDiscover opportunities for your resume
Build these opportunities over time
Expand your network of professionals
Find opportunities related to technical communication
What Are Your Goals?
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Expand Your Network
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Expand Your Network
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Expand Your Network Twitterverse
Follow: @stc_org, #techcomm, #STC, #a11y, #l10nAnyone you meet at #STC13 Summit
LinkedInSociety for Technical CommunicationContent Wrangler CommunityDocumentation and Technical Writing ManagementTechnical Writer Forum
Expand Your Network Quora
Follow professionalsFollow people in other professions
mySTCCreate discussion groupsNetwork with professionals who interest you
Write Your Next CareerBlogs
Create your own
Online Magazines TechWhirl STC Notebook STC Intercom
Academic Journals Technical
Communication Business and
Technical Communication
Join Multiple Communities
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Crossover CommunitiesLocal non-profit groups
Marketing and Communications
Toastmasters
Area Professionals
Small Business and Entrepreneur Groups
Build your portfolioSave example work
Ask permission for re-distribution
Post it online on LinkedIn SlideShare YouTube
Build Your Portfolio
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Share your experiencesWhat worked?
What didn’t?
What helped you get the job you are at?
What is your strategy?
