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15 articles tagged Career. For the wider topic, see Workplace Writing.
A written response to a performance review goes in your file and outlives the conversation. How to dispute specifics instead of tone, and stay promotable.
Read article →Moving teams without burning the one you're on. How to sequence the conversation, frame the ask as growth, and put the request in writing.
Read article →A promotion request is a different case than a raise ask: title, scope, and readiness, not just results. How to frame it, time it, and put it in writing.
Read article →Writing a review for someone else carries different risk than a self-review. How to make every rating defensible, specific, and useful, not just polite.
Read article →Ask for a job referral or introduction in writing that makes it easy to say yes: give the material, respect the no, and keep it forwardable.
Read article →'Any thoughts?' gets you nothing useful. How to ask for feedback so you get specific, actionable input instead of a polite 'looks good.'
Read article →Turn duty lists into accomplishment statements a recruiter actually reads, with the action-result structure and a before-and-after example.
Read article →Confidence in work English comes from removing hedges, not from adding force. The specific phrases that undercut you, and what to write instead.
Read article →Coming back from parental leave, illness, or a sabbatical. How to write the message that sets expectations, restarts the work, and does not over-explain.
Read article →One number, one reason, one sentence confirming you want the job. A template for negotiating in writing without souring the offer.
Read article →Whether you are interested or not, a good reply to a recruiter protects your reputation and your future options. How to respond with clarity and warmth.
Read article →A self-review is your case, in your words, before anyone else frames it. How to show impact, own growth areas, and avoid both bragging and self-erasure.
Read article →A good post-interview note is a second impression, not a formality. How to reinforce your fit, address a gap, and stay memorable without groveling.
Read article →A written raise request should read like a business case, not a plea. How to open the conversation, anchor it in results, and keep the tone confident.
Read article →Resigning is a relationship move, not just a form. How to give notice clearly, stay gracious, and protect the reference you will want later.
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