About this template
The Tech Documentation template is a cover letter laid out like a technical documentation page — a left-rail table of contents, a flush-left Inter body, code-style boxes in JetBrains Mono and a doc-page footer with a version tag. The format directly reflects the role: the letter reads like a Mintlify, ReadMe or Docusaurus page. It parses through modern ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby); the left rail is purely visual.
Who is it for?
It suits technical writers (Society for Technical Communication credentialled, MIATD-trained, or proven self-taught), developer advocates, documentation engineers, product managers at API platforms (Stripe, Twilio, Sinch, Mailgun, Plaid) and developer-experience leads (DevX) at B2B SaaS vendors. The visual signature immediately says "I know the tech-doc craft" — the format is the credential.
How to use it
The tech-writing cover letter must prove tool and framework command: Mintlify, ReadMe, Docusaurus, Hugo, MkDocs, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON Schema. Name two or three public documentations you've authored or improved (with live links). Mention your pedagogical approach (Diátaxis framework, Google Developer Documentation Style Guide, Microsoft Writing Style Guide). For a developer advocate, add one or two talks given at recognised conferences (Write the Docs, API World, AWS re:Invent).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to code to be a technical writer?
Yes in 90% of cases. To write API docs, you need to read and execute code autonomously (JavaScript, Python, Go depending on the stack). For pure product documentation (admin guide, knowledge base), the code knowledge can be lighter. State your real level on two or three languages — precision is read positively by recruiters and protects you from over-claim.
Is the doc format too niche for a Fortune 500?
For a technical-writer role at a Fortune 500 with strong tech culture (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce), the format reads as native. For a cross-functional HR role at a non-tech Fortune 500, the code can seem off-topic. Match the template to the tech weight of the role — tech writing is now a recognised craft with its own visual codes.
How do I describe a legacy doc migration?
It's a subject recruiters value. State the source stack (Confluence, MediaWiki, GitBook v1), the target stack (Docusaurus, Mintlify, ReadMe v2), the volume migrated (pages, authors) and the strategy (audit, deprecation, archival, SEO redirects). For a senior tech-writing role, migration command is a distinguishing seniority signal — many writers haven't shipped one.
