Others begin as research assistants, editorial assistants, or trainees in a technical information department. After developing technical communication skills, they begin writing duties. Course work in engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or other technical fields is important. Other helpful courses include management and budgeting, publication production, graphics, and visual communications. A person interested in going into this field can get experience by doing unpaid writing.
People can volunteer to write for local newspapers and for student or technical journals.
It is important to have examples of writing samples when looking for a job.