Training for my future

The first job I looked into was for a company called The Fountain Group. The Fountain Group is a staffing agency that places potential employees with "prominent clients." This particular add list the following necessary qualifications:Technical Writer / Communication Specialist with SharePoint experience.
Not a SharePoint Developer or Administrator but a candidate that has a good working knowledge of SharePoint and knows the ins and outs.
Experience Required: MS Office, SharePoint, Business Comm., Web based tools. Of these qualifications I was unfamiliar with SharePoint, so I looked up some information on this.
I found a couple of websites that would be helpful in obtaining the information I would need to be able to have a basic knowledge of SharePoint. SharePoint seems to work much like Google Docs. Added features to this program would be the ability to pull in information from across the company; however, as they are not looking for an administrator, but someone that has working knowledge this system looks to be a quick pick up with a few tutorials.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s12Jb5Z2xaE

and

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/sharepoint-2013-overview-collaboration-software-features-FX103789323.aspxhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/sharepoint-2013-overview-collaboration-software-features-FX103789323.aspx

This website had by the far the most information, along with links to additional information to get a user started.

http://www.fastsharepoint.com/tutorials/WhatIsSharePoint


 ForceV Technologies is an IT technical staffing company. They are looking for a technical writer with the following qualifications:
• Hands-on technical writing and editing experience, with specific experience in documenting information technology software and systems.
• Knowledge of information gathering, planning, and organizing methods and principles.
• Experience with Current Desktop publishing tools.
• Experience with industries that are regulated and require documentation according to regulation.
• Strong understanding of document formatting and presentation techniques.

This one seems pretty straight forward, of course that is dependent on the desktop publishing program they are using. A list of the top 10 desktop publishing reviews can be found here:
http://desktop-publishing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

At the top of the list was PagePlus. This link takes the user to several YouTube videos describing different aspects of its program.

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/serif/tp/Serif-PagePlus-SE-Tutorials.htm 


Weatherford is a Swiss-based, multinational oilfield service and technology company. They are looking for a TECHNICAL WRITER II in the Houston, TX area. Requirements for this job are:

English Language-- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the proper meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Software – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) version 2010, Visio, Adobe Acrobat standard or professional 7.0 or higher, and Windows.
Communications and Media-- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics-- Knowledge of PC electronic equipment.

Reading/Writing Comprehension – Ability to read and understand written information in work related documents, and effectively communicate by written narrative.

Oral Comprehension/Expression – Ability to listen attentively and understand verbal information, as well as speak and communicate effectively.

Time Management – Ability to manage one’s own time and establish work priorities.

Active Learning-- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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

Complex Problem Solving-- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speech – Ability to communicate and convey information where others may understand.

Knowledge of SharePoint 2010.

Again the links to SharePoint would be good to have, but for this tutorial I will be focusing on Visio. This is a program that helps organize complex data and create things like flow charts.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/

This quick tutorial shows users how to quickly set up a flow chart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDDRholTsg