Nonfiction writers present facts and data in a variety of formats, including magazine and newspaper articles, books (text¬books, biographies, how-tos, self-help, travel guides, and more), booklets, reports, brochures, memoirs, manuals, journals | Getting Started 51 Editor nursing journal Editor writer to report on technology in robotics field Editor writer for medical journal Business writer for management consulting firm Editor to coordinate production of proposals for computer services Experienced writer of government proposals Newsletter editor for part-time work in university for space research group The Career Center of the STC website is a tremendous resource for anyone seeking a position in this field. Society members can post resumes view job listings and create a personal job alert and a career account to track their job search. Letters of Application Once you have the name of a potential employer you are ready to write a letter of application with which you will include a resume of your accomplishments. There are various ways to write this letter which is also called a cover letter but regardless of the format you use certain points should be followed. The application letter should be short but it should include pertinent information about your background and the type of position you are seeking. If you are sending the letter in response to a specific ad mention the date publication or website and job title. If a mutual friend or professional contact has suggested that you contact the company you should mention it. Strive for a tone of enthusiasm knowledge of the requirements of the company to which you are applying and adequate training all of which will catch the eye of the recipient. 52 Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers Your application letter will be accompanied by a resume but it is best not to mention the attached resume until the end of the letter. If you point it out too soon the reader of your cover letter will turn to the resume before finishing what it is you have to say about yourself. Resumes Preparing a resume falls outside the scope of this book but there are many resources you can consult on resume writing and formatting. The Recommended Reading section at the end of the .
