Walk In for Technical Trainee @ Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, April : 2012.

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Walkin Date-4th and 5th April 2012

Timings: 11 A.M-5 P.M

Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd.

Job Position :	Trainee
Qualification :	UG, B.Tech, B.E, B.Sc, BCA
Experience :	0-1 Year/s
Job Location :	Mumbai
Job Profile :	1. The Technical Editor should look into the quality of the book in terms of structure, content, tone, audience, pedagogy, mechanics, formatting, consistency, and code. 2. In a nutshell, the Technical Editor functions as both a reader advocate and an author coach. 3. He or she should make sure that the information is accessible to the intended audience, and at the same time direct the authors and help them reach their highest potential.
Desired Profile :	1. A degree in sciences, math, computers or other related field. 2. Excellent written and spoken English language skills. 3. Knowledge and experience with Windows operating system and standard Windows applications. 4. Ability to grasp the gist of new technologies and apply the knowledge while editing books of those technologies. Preferred Technical Skills : -> Technology savvy. -> Knowledge of Linux and Open Source technologies (but not necessary). Required Personal Skills : 1. Very Good communication skills. 2. Ability to work in a team. 3. Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative. 4. Ability for self learning. 5. Ability to meet deadlines. 6. Eye for detail. 7. Very good organizational skills. Tsks and Responsibilities: 1. When editing a book, ensure that the author presents the material in a way that benefits the reader. 2. Ensure that all the chapters in the book clearly communicate their goals to the reader. 3. Ensure consistent approach to material in all areas of the manuscript. 4. Verify that content coverage is thorough and balanced and ensure technical accuracy of the content. 5. Use valuable resources to make a determination about the content yourself. 6. If any part of the text isn’t clear, query the author. It may be that the reader will understand the reference, and the author will tell you so if that is the case. However, the author may be leaving out important information. 7. Check and verify all facts, references and illustrations for accuracy and ensure it matches the text and is appropriate. 8. Ensure that every text and non-text element is correct. 9. Check the code given in the book. Step through all the processes that the author(s) discuss in the chapter in the same order. Confirm that you are able to duplicate all the instructions given by the author(s) without any problems or errors. Flag any issue that occurs and bring it to the notice of the Development.
Walk - In:	4th and 5th April 2012 | Timings: 11 A. M - 5 P. M Address : Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd, 107, Ground floor, Marol Co-op Ind. Estate, Sagbaug Lane, Andheri-Kurla Road Saki Naka, Andheri (e). Landmark* : Mittal Estate Bus-stop (immediate left after the stop, if coming from Andheri station).
Send Ur Resume :	josephined@packtpub.com