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The Society for Technical Communication (STC)
Silicon Valley Chapter presents:

   Two STC Seminars with Cynthia Chin-Lee,
      author of _It's_Who_You_Know_

Becoming a Freelance Technical Writer April 27
        The Power of Networking  May 25
    
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Becoming a Freelance Technical Writer
Tuesday, April 27, 1993

Do you want the freedom of being your own boss and the tax
benefits of owning your own business?  A freelance career
might be right for you.  As a freelancer, you can set your
own hours, work from home, and enjoy a greater variety of
projects.  We will cover the requirements of having a
successful freelance career.

This three-hour seminar will cover the following topics:

* Self-assessment as a freelancer: Is freelancing right for you?
 
* Marketing yourself
  - Presenting your credentials in a resume
  - Putting together a portfolio and samples
  - Practicing your 30-second commercial
  - Networking: making the right contacts
  
* Proposals and queries
  - Letter query
  - Telephone query
  - The interview
  
* Organizing a home based business
  - Financial planning
  - Business equipment - computer, fax, modem, copier
  
* Bookkeeping

* Tax advantages

       Tuesday, April 27, 1993
       6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
       @ Tandem Computers
         10435 N. Tantau Ave. Bldg 200
	 Cupertino, CA  95014
	 
       For information call: 408-578-0796 (STC voice mail),
leave a message for Priscilla Berry.

Fee:  Until 4-1-93 $35 for STC members
                   $42 for nonmembers
      After 4-1-93 $40 for STC members
                   $47 for nonmembers

For reservations send check (made out to
STC/Precisely Write Seminar 1) to:
   STC Freelance Seminar
   PO Box 1224
   Mountain View, CA 94042-1224
   
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The Power of Networking
Tuesday, May 25, 1993

In uncertain economic times, finding a job or changing
your career gets harder and harder.  But, if you know how
to present yourself professionally, prepare yourself 
mentally, and network effectively, you can and will get
what you want.  This class teaches the practical aspects
of networking: defining what you want, analyzing what 
you're good at, learning to trade information with others.
Bring your business cards and an open mind!

* How to define your goals and qualifications.

* How to get what you want by bartering information and
  expertise.
  
* How to overcome the common barriers to networking.

* How to work a room at cocktail parties and business
  meetings.
  
* How to conduct an informational interview.

       Tuesday, May 25, 1993
       6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
       @ Tandem Computers
         10435 N. Tantau Ave. Bldg 200
	 Cupertino, CA  95014
	 
       For information call: 408-578-0796 (STC voice mail),
leave a message for Priscilla Berry.

Fee:  Until 5-1-93 $40 for STC members
                   $47 for nonmembers
      After 5-1-93 $45 for STC members
                   $52 for nonmembers

For reservations send check (made out to
STC/Precisely Write Seminar 2) to:
   STC Networking Seminar
   PO Box 1224
   Mountain View, CA 94042-1224