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Technical and Professional Writing Skills
Use the following lists to show your technical skills on your resume and cover letter. You may have additional skills not shown on this list. List your skills in a separate Skills/Qualifications section on your resume. Highlight the most relevant skills in the middle paragraph of your cover letter.
Sample Skills/Skill Headings
- Document Design and Development
- Technical Writing & Documentation
- Marketing Communications/P.R.
- Corporate/Internal Communications
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Development/Programming
- Training and Development
- Editing and Revising
- Proofreading and Document Review
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- Project Management/Planning
- Research and Development
- Proposal Development
- Project Coordination
- Project Scheduling
- Database Development/Management
- Quality Assurance
- Document Control
- Technical Support
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Sample Skill Statements
Writing and Documentation
- Write Copy and Integrate Graphics into Projects
- Edit and Revise Written Materials
- Proofread Written or Printed Material
- Research Project-Related Topics Using Primary and Secondary Sources
- Use Interviewing Techniques
- Apply Page Layout and Composition Techniques
- Develop and Maintain Web Sites for Internet and Intranet
- Follow Appropriate Publishing Style Standards
- Interpret and Apply Copyright Laws
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Make Presentations
- Meet Deadlines
- Prepare Materials for Publication
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
- Use Desktop Publishing Software
- Work as a Team Member
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Proofreading Symbols
- Use Word Processing Software
- Create, Edit and Size Graphics
Technical Writing/Editing
- Write Procedures Manuals and Instructions
- Write Technical Papers from Original Research
- Write Technical Specifications for Manufactured Products
- Write Progress Reports and Other Project Documentation
- Write Technical Proposals
- Follow RFP and IFB Guidelines
- Research Technical Topics Using Primary and Secondary Sources
- Comprehend, Apply and Communicate Technical Information
- Evaluate Data from Technical Projects
- Interpret Technical Information for Various Audiences
- Explain Complex Technical Information
- Read Schematics and Specifications
- Check Written and Printed Materials for Technical Accuracy
- Prepare and Edit Technical Documents for Localized Audiences
Marketing/Corporate Communications
- Write and Produce Marketing Materials
- Write PSA's and Press Releases
- Write Advertisement Copy
- Prepare Media Kits
- Research and Write White Papers
- Identify Customer Issues And Interests
- Research, Organize and Prioritize Topics for Marketing Projects
- Convert Information into Marketing Materials
- Write and Produce Newletters
- Write Internal Memos, Letters and Reports
- Write Business and Grant Proposals
- Follow RFP and IFB Guidelines
- Develop Training Programs and Materials
- Convert Information into Training Materials
- Prepare and Deliver Formal Presentations
- Utilize Internal Communications Systems
Feature Writing/Journalism
- Write Feature and Special Interest Articles
- Write News Reports
- Write Headlines
- Analyze Sources and Documentation for Stories
- Conduct Investigations and Research
- Collect Details for Stories and Articles
- Verify Investigative Information
- Identify Reader Issues and Interests
- Apply Confidentiality Procedures
- Organize and Sort Journalistic or Literary Data
- Organize Story Elements
- Practice Creative Writing
- Practice Emotional Management in Journalistic or Literary Writing
- Research, Organize and Prioritize Topics for News and Other Programs
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