Technical writing is a great career option for women returning to work after a career break. It is an in-demand field with opportunities in IT, pharma, engineering, and banking. Technical writers document products for users by writing manuals, guides, reports, and other materials. Taking a technical writing course is recommended to gain skills in tools and concepts needed for technical writing careers.

1. Technical Writing as a Second Career Choice After a Career Break
Resuming work after a career break for women
By Maneesha G
Many graduate and post-graduate working women take a career break after marriage to take care of their
personal life. Many times women resist joining work because of apprehensions. They are apprehensive about
adjusting to a new work-place, or to learning new technologies, or about being outdated in their field of
specialization. After having worked in the development sector for about ten years I took a career break because
I wanted to devote time to raise my daughter. But then the urge to get back to work was very strong. Having
spent my time during my career break as a free-lance writer, I was sure I wanted to pursue a career in writing. I
was very apprehensive about rejoining a full time career. A chance opportunity to attend a workshop in
technical writing gave me an overview on the prospects of a career in technical writing. Further researches on
technical writing on the web helped me decide that I explore this field.
Technical writing after a career break
Technical writing offers great opportunities for women who have taken a career break. It is an evolving
sector in India with many opportunities. Positions for technical writers are in great demand in the IT industry,
pharma companies, engineering, and banking sector. For women who have a good command over the
English language, have a basic computer knowledge, and have a curious mind, technical writing is a great
second career option.
What is a technical writer’s job?
A technical writer’s job involves writing manuals about products in a manner that is easily understood by the
end user. A technical writer develops various types of documents like user guides and manuals, online
helps, white papers and technical reports.
Join a course in Technical Writing for a great career

2. The best way to start a second career in technical writing is by enrolling in a technical writing program. A
program in technical writing will give you skills in using technical writing tools and concepts in the field of
technical writing. The Writers Block offers a range of programs in technical writing. Details on these courses
are available on www.twb.edu.in
Maneesha is a postgraduate in Environmental Science with work experience in the development sector.
Currently Maneesha is pursuing a certification in Technical Writing at TWB.
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