Assessment Template For Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions20
Time Limit15 min

Tasks

  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

Technology Skills

Web platform development software

Cascading style sheets CSS, Drupal, Microsoft ASP.NET, Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver, Google Sites, JustSystems XMetaL, Quadralay WebWorks ePublisher

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, PTC Arbortext

Data base user interface and query software

FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Structured query language SQL

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Writing
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

Skills

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Writing
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Abilities
Written Expression
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Interests
Artistic
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Independence
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Interests

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Independence

Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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