United States
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
