Sector
Keyword

Content Writer, Technical Communicator, Software Documentation Expert, Instructional Designer, Information Developer

Minimum Preferably 12th standard passed

Certified training for Technical Writer (programme aligned to SSC/Q0505 released by IT-ITe

SSSCNASSCOM)

Work experience/internship in technical writing of 0-2 years

The tasks a Technical Writer is expected to perform include:Creating technical documentation related to an application like job-aids, help documents and training materials

Presenting the information in the form of user guides for software applications, reference manuals, training guides

Incorporating the information into software and operating guides

Knowledge of presenting documents in a structured way

Well-versed with the process of designing documents

Proficient in using information technology effectively to input and/or extract data accurately

Knowledge of resources needed for the work and the procedure to obtain and use them

Adept with changes, procedures and practices in the role

Proficient in completing work accurately

Knowledge of identifying and referring anomalies in the data

Courses/certifications/trainings in technical writing/instructional design

Independent worker

Time management skills

Good communication skills

Goal oriented

Good writing skills

Creativity

It is a desk job

Work from home option maybe available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Travelling is not a part of the job Need not handle a team

Working hours

Working hours are 10/11 hours everyday for 6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Working in shifts may predominantly not be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered to be hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include back-pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

For freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more -INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Current Scenario and Growth of IT Services Sector in India

The IT services segment is the largest contributor to the IT and ITES Industry, accounting for about 60% of industry revenues. India is one of the fastest-growing IT services markets in the world. It is also the world's largest sourcing destination,accounting for approximately 52 per cent of the US$ 124-130 billion market. The country's cost competitiveness in providing IT services continues to be its USP in the global sourcing market.

The major segments of the IT service sector are IT Consulting, Application Management, IS Outsourcing, Software development and support. The BFSI, telecom, retail, and manufacturing sectors account for major portion of the IT Services revenues.

Based on the trends witnessed in productivity and the likely growth potential of the IT and ITES industry, it is expected that the industry would result in an incremental employment of about 7.5 million persons directly by 2022. Out of which 3.6 million job opportunities will be in IT service sector.

In the IT Exports segment, a large portion of the workforce is currently engineers and MCAs over 80%. The proportion of graduates of science and other streams engaged in software development is expected to show significant increase from about 5% to 10% currently to about 15% to 20%.

Towns and cities across India

Will be updated

Naascom

JSS Institutions Campus, First Floor, CA Site No.1, HAL 3rd Stage, Behind Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore 560 008, Tel:91-80- 4115 1705-706 http://www.nasscom.in/contact-us

Knowledgehut Solutions

No. 10, Sector 5, 14th Main,,H.S.R. Layout,Bangalore-560034, Tel: 91-7022041512, 7022041513 www.knowledgehut.com

Aisect University

Village-Mendua, Post-Bhojpur, District-Raisen, State-M.P 464993, Tel:-0755-6766100 http://www.aisectuniversity.ac.in/faculty-of-computer-science-and-it.html

AIMA

Centre for Skill Development & Training, All India Management Association, "Management House", 14, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003, Tel: 011- 24626689/24643035

https://www.aima.in/training-services/contact/contact.html