They asked about tool knowledge and whether I had taken any classes to support my career in the recent past. Asked me why I wanted to work there, the usual.
Technical Writer Interviews
Technical Writer Interview Questions
"Employers hiring technical writers want candidates with the technical knowledge and written communication skills to simplify complex concepts. In an interview, be prepared to discuss your writing experience and provide an example of a time you explained a difficult idea to a group or classroom. Your interviewer may also quiz you on technical concepts or ask you to engage in a written exercise."
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Comfortable with teams?
Have you ever been professionally edited?
Where do you see yourself in five years.
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I was quizzed with hypothetical questions on how I would approach, perform, & improve existing documentation from examples.
How long have you worked as a technical writer
What are you looking for? When would you be able to start? What rate would you take?
Why did you leave your former jobs, yadda yadda
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