Shelby's Life and Whatnot

I Am Employed!

I'm back among the working world!

I've been silent about this because I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but I just got final word today and can't wait to share the news. I am now a contract technical writer for Access-Commerce, a software company based in Chicago and France.

A few weeks ago, my cousin Kurt (an Access-Commerce employee) let me know that they had an opening for a technical writer to do some contract work. He asked if I would be interested in applying, so I did. It was very difficult to put together some writing samples as it's been 2 years since I've been out of the market and all of my job-related stuff is still in San Jose, but I was able to find 3 short pieces. I also offered to do a "test" document for them--to take something they had written and comment and change it to let them know what kind of work I would be doing if hired.

My test document went over very well, and I was selected for the position! I'll be getting started soon, in a little under 3 weeks, working on expanding the test document and then moving to a few other projects.

And the best part is, I get to work right here from home. It's really a perfect setup for me as I'll be able to schedule my own work for the most part and I don't have to sit in an office. It's very exciting to be using my skills, which I was afraid had rusted and decayed (they didn't).

Please join me in celebrating my new job!