Networking
Visiting other STC chapters and other writers' groups is a great way to expand your knowledge and networking circle.

Employment
It's a tight job market out there, so make sure that your resume gives you the competitive edge. Each month we offer free resume reviews before the monthly meeting. Book your appointment with our Employment Manager. STC Berkeley also operates a free job list, which you can sign up for.

Trends In Technical Writing
Mytified about the industry changes? Check out East Bay Chapter President Susan Harlan's insights on how to keep the competitive edge in this month's feature article.

Education
UCLA Extension would like to extend a professional discount to STC members for one year, beginning with the Fall 2002 semester. The discount amounts to $50 off an online course; this offer cannot be combined with another discount offer and is limited to one online course per quarter. For more information on the program choices, contact Program Representative Helen Williams.

Book Review
One of the books referred to in Bonni Graham's June presentation at the Berkeley STC Chapter meeting was The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High-Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity by Alan Cooper. Senior Member Richard Mateosian shares his thoughts on this popular book in our book review section.