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20 articles tagged Career Writing. For the wider topic, see Workplace Writing.
Saying no to more work without looking like you lack ambition or a team spirit. How to decline the ask while protecting the relationship and your credibility.
Read article →A written request for flexible hours or a hybrid schedule that reads as a plan your manager can approve, not a favor they have to grant.
Read article →A short, honest disclosure line for reports, articles, and client deliverables that names AI assistance without apologizing for it or padding your work.
Read article →Your last day is not the moment to improvise. How to state the practical facts, thank specific people, and leave your contact details without oversharing.
Read article →A recommendation letter has to survive scrutiny long after you hit send. What it needs, how long it should run, and how to write one you can stand behind.
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 →Write a goodbye message that stays warm, brief, and forward-looking, with separate versions for your close team and your wider network.
Read article →The offer email sets the tone for someone's first day and has to be exact about the terms. How to be warm and precise at once, without ambiguity anyone regrets.
Read article →Most LinkedIn recommendations say nothing specific enough to matter. How to write one with real detail, the right length, and a reason to finish it.
Read article →What to say when a candidate doesn't get the job, how much explanation actually helps, and why the short version is usually the kinder one to send.
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 →The LinkedIn voice became a joke for specific, fixable reasons. Here is what makes a post read as parody, and how to keep the format without the cringe.
Read article →Most job descriptions filter out good candidates and attract mismatched ones. What to cut, what to add, and how to write the requirements section honestly.
Read article →How to ask a referee for a call, what to ask when you get one, and how to keep the whole thing lawful and useful rather than a five-minute character endorsement.
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 →Ask someone to be a job reference by giving context, checking consent, and providing the details they need to help.
Read article →Open a cover letter with a specific connection between the role, the employer's need, and evidence from your experience.
Read article →Write a LinkedIn About section that explains what you do, who you help, what proves it, and what kind of conversation you welcome.
Read article →Follow up after an event or introduction with a specific reminder, genuine relevance, and a low-pressure next step.
Read article →Create a concise professional bio for a website, event, proposal, or speaker page without sounding generic or inflated.
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