Engineering Electrical Engineering - How important is technical writing?

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Taking a technical writing course is highly recommended for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Technicians, as it enhances communication skills, which are essential in the field. While it may not guarantee extra interviews, the ability to convey technical information clearly is invaluable. Good writing skills are crucial for effective engineering, and investing time in developing these skills is seen as worthwhile. Overall, the consensus is that technical writing is a critical competency that should not be overlooked.
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My professor highly recommended to us that we take a technical writing course because apparently it looks really good on the resumes. What is your opinion on this?

This applies for any Electrical/Electronics Engineers/Technicians.
 
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if you timetable allow it, go for it. These type of skills are invaluable
 
I wouldn't count on getting extra interviews because you had a technical writing course on your resume, but I'd certainly agree that communication skills are invaluable and it is well-worth your time and effort to develop them.
 
By all means, go for it. Good writing skills can't ever be overvalued.
 
I'm not sure the technical writing course will do anything for your resume, but good technical writing is critical for being an effective engineer. No matter how you learn it, make sure you are a good technical writer.
 

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