Darian - You need to volunteer whenever a task requiring writing comes up. This could be anything from documentation, to an article for an internal or external publication. Your goal, besides tuning up your writing skills, is to have 2 - 5 writing samples that you can share with prospective employers. Suggestion: Always start with an outline. Actually, start with an *idea*, and then put it down in outline form. Regardless of what you think of Microsoft, use Word to do your writing. Ric Steinberger Security Consultant ricstat_private 650.856.2067 Mobile: 650.302.4322 -----Original Message----- From: Dunn, Darian [mailto:Darian_Dunnat_private] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 1:37 PM To: securityjobsat_private Subject: Strong Writing Skills I see many ads or jobs that require "Strong Writing Skills". My current job requires me to pick up the phone, send short Emails and also to attend meetings. I talk to technical and non-technical people all day. I consider myself to have strong verbal skills, but I am concerned that I might not have "Strong Writing Skills". How do I go about building "Strong Writing Skills"? How do you judge if you have "Strong Writing Skills"? Note: I edit my peers writing for content. I have a CISSP certification and a BS in CIS. Thanks Darian Dunn, CISSP Senior Security Engineer 614-791-6469
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