How would you describe your writing style?
You can anticipate being asked this question in any interview you attend for a technical writer's job. The interviewer will ask a general question early in the interview to better understand your qualifications for this position. They also want to ensure that your style matches their requirements. Being honest about your writing style and describing it in a manner that makes it clear to the interviewer will either help you to be selected for the role or disqualify you for a job that you probably would not have been successful at due to conflicts between your style and the employer's requirements.
"I would describe my writing style as being highly professional, easy-to-understand, and comprehensive. I strive to communicate using straightforward, simple language with as little technical jargon, acronyms, or industry-specific terminology that the reader may not be familiar with. When possible, I include examples, illustrations, and other formatting techniques to ensure the reader clearly understands the subject matter and to guide them to the conclusion I am promoting in the document."
