Synergistech's Recent Presentations

Andrew Davis has lots of opinions, most worth knowing about and some even worth heeding. Click on the PowerPoint and Word icons below and see what he thinks, then let us hear from you.

What's next? Glimpsing the opportunity beyond the impasse, a discussion of the 'crisis of relevance' facing today's computer industry Technical Communicators and how best to respond — Slides, , and detailed Speaker's Notes,

Using LinkedIn in your Job Search, a quick run-down of the reasons LinkedIn should be your preferred job search tool — Speaker's Notes,

Becoming the Compelling Candidate, a guide to standing out (for the right reasons) in hiring managers' minds — Slides, , and detailed Speaker's Notes,

Question-and-Answer session with students of Andrea Ames' Technical Writing Certificate program through UC Santa Cruz Extension, May 21, 2008 — detailed Speaker's Notes,

All you ever wanted to know about technical communications Resumes and Portfolios, but were afraid to ask, North Bay STC meeting, June 21, 2007 — Slides, , with integrated speaker's notes

Trends in Technical Communications (panel discussion), East Bay STC meeting, March 1, 2007 — Speaker's Notes,

Tech Pubs Trends to Watch and How to Prepare (October, 2006) — Slides, , and Speaker's Notes, (revised from 2004 presentation to the Tucson STC entitled 'What's Shaking in SV?')

Dealing with Recruiters and Negotiating Compensation (April, 2006) — Slides, , Outline, , and Speaker's Notes,

When to Trade Up (February, 2006) — Slides, , and Speaker's Notes,

Acing your Interview (November, 2005) — Slides,

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