"Employers hiring technical writers want candidates with the technical knowledge and written communication skills to simplify complex concepts. In an interview, be prepared to discuss your writing experience and provide an example of a time you explained a difficult idea to a group or classroom. Your interviewer may also quiz you on technical concepts or ask you to engage in a written exercise."
"What's your salary requirement?" The unexpected part of this was their follow-up explanation that the position paid a good $20K less than I would have expected based on the job description. It would have saved time, frustration and embarrassment if they'd listed the salary range on the job description, or at least mentioned that the position was entry-level.
If provided opportunity, will you train freshers for this job?
As an unmarried girl, I didnt expect the head of operations to ask if I am planning to stay single, he wanted to know how many boyfriends i've had and if i am dating now.
How much does my spouse earn ?
Most challenging question involved deep technical knowledge of technology differences.
After initial screening, I was called for an onsite interview. Very simple questions: direct and demonstrable experience in writing blogs and op-ed pieces. Write a blog for a product indicated by the hiring mgr. The latter was sent prior to the interview.
Can you tel me about a time when you've had to deal with dishonest or unethical behavior?
What experience do you have writing help guides embedded inside the application?
Do you know UNIX?
What would you do if you received conflicting feedback from two supervisors?
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