This skill makes you more employable, no matter the role
An employer shares 7 ways to sharpen this skill and make yourself more attractive to recruiters.
I've found that one of the most interesting predictors of success is being a good writer - even if the job itself doesn't require much writing. For this reason, I emphasize hiring good writers and encourage team members to prioritize writing skills. Almost every time I’ve broken the "hire good writers" rule, I've regretted it.
For the past 25 years, I've asked for a writing sample from job candidates. I don't request they create something new (because I think it's important that job candidates not have to complete anything resembling "free work"). Any piece of writing is useful, as long as you wrote it entirely yourself.
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