Strong writing and communication skills are highly sought after by most employers. Whether crafting short emails or lengthy annual reports, many workers use their writing skills every day. And for an ...

A fifth grader takes the New York State English Language Arts exam. Writing has been hard to test reliably, but a new approach called comparative judgment holds promise. (Photo by John Paraskevas ...

Is your writing quietly reading as AI to your boss and your customers? Most leaders are paying a credibility cost they don't ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Q: I frequently see ads that ask for writing samples, along with the résumé and cover letter. I have hesitated to respond to these job ads because I’m not sure what kinds of things I should submit.

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.

In the modern professional workplace, writing is a big part of each and every day. From countless emails sent out from business email addresses, to the written reports that are presented to the Board, ...