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How do technical communicators perceive themselves? What are their strengths? What drives them? And what do they actually do? Here is a guide to building a strong personal brand.

Dear community, Another year full of diligence, precision, and attention to detail is drawing to a close. It’s time to take a well-deserved break from version controls, formatting challenges, and stringent style guides. This Christmas, we wish you moments of peace surrounded by your loved ones, along with time to recharge and find inspiration for the year ahead. May 2025 bring you new creative challenges, exciting projects and, above all, great joy. And may everything in the new year run as smoothly as a well-maintained machine! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨ #tekom #MerryChristmas tekom Österreich tekom Netherlands tekom Ireland tekom Bulgaria tekom Danmark tekom Israel tekom Türkiye tekom Belgium Tecom Schweiz

Have you ever found yourself overly optimistic about how long a project will take, only to be surprised by delays and unexpected? Nithya Krishnan shares how to not let the unforeseeable spoil your work.

An IUNTC presentation in November 2024 by Gerald Zwettler explained the use and challenges of Large Language Models for the automated indexing of technical documents. Read the summary here.

The 8-year collaboration between the TCTrainNet online training and certification program and the Master's program in Technical Communication and Localization (TCLoc) at the University of Strasbourg is a remarkable example of academic and professional synergy 🤝 in the field of technical communication, integrating the strengths of both programs. Students in the TCLoc master's program benefit from the practical training provided by TCTrainNet, which complements the academic training. This collaboration ensures that graduates not only receive a master's degree, but also the internationally recognized “Technical Communicator (tekom)” certificate, which enhances their qualifications and employability in the global marketplace. Every year, current and former students meet to exchange ideas at the tcworld conference in Stuttgart. This year was no exception. For more information on both programs, see the comments below. 🔗⬇️ #technicalCommunication #technicalWriting #study #TCTrainNet TCLoc Master's Christine Keller (Dipl.-Psych.) Monika Engelke Renate De La Paix Hamza Krika Nuria Villagrasa Valdivieso

Today in tcworld magazine: Our author Selvaraaju Murugesan discusses the role of technical communication in a world driven by Large Language Models.

After a decade of insightful, thought-provoking, and often hilarious columns, Leah Guren is wrapping up her time as our much cherished tcunplugged columnist. Read her final column here.

🎉 Have you heard about our brand-new online conference Information Energy? Now is your chance to be part of this conference – the Call for Papers has been open for three weeks! 📝 We are looking for submissions on the following exciting topics: 🔹 AI and New Technologies in TC 🔹 Content Strategy and Data Analytics 🔹 UX, UI Design, and Interactive Documentation 🔹 Multimodality and Accessibility in TD 🔹 Software Documentation 🔹 Business Value of TC 🔹 The Future of Technical Writers 🔹 Global and Cultural Aspects of TC 🔹 Education and Professional Development Be an active part of shaping the conference! Whether it’s a presentation, workshop, lightning talk, or panel discussion – choose the format that best suits your topic. Share your expertise, innovative approaches, and unique perspectives with the TechComm community. 📥 Submit your proposal by January 15, 2025, and become part of Information Energy! Here, you can find more information on the call for papers and on how to submit: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-tWrUwy #tekom #tekom_Europe #tcworld #onlineConference #Inf_Energy #technicalWriting #technicalWriter

📢 The call for papers for Evolution of TC 2025 on May 27–28 is now open and will run until February 10, 2025! 🗓️✍️ Got a compelling case study, an insightful lecture, a hands-on workshop, or an inspiring topic to share? Perhaps a unique way you solved a challenge in technical communication or a trending issue the industry is facing? 💡 The more specific and actionable, the better! This is your opportunity to share your story, experiences, and expertise on the theme "Software documentation uncovered". 📥 Submit your proposal by February 10, 2025! We’re excited to receive your ideas and look forward to shaping an unforgettable event together! 🎉 Here, you can find more information on the call for papers and on how to submit: https://lnkd.in/d8ZdeTC #ETC_Sofia #tekom_EU #tekombulgaria tekom Bulgaria #conference #networking #technicalwriter #technicalwriting

The call for papers for NORDIC TechKomm Stockholm 2025 is open! 🎉 Submit your proposal by January 15, 2024! Here, you can find more information on the call for papers and on how to submit: https://lnkd.in/d3utikDF We look forward to receiving many interesting submissions from you! #Nordic_TK #tekom_europe #conference #technicalWriter #technicalWriting #Stockholm #sweden #regulatoryLandscapes #technicalDocumentation #Cybersecurity #dataProtection