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Writing in the Workplace

You have to write to get a job, filling out an application or sending in a résumé and cover letter. You have to write to do your job, creating emails and reports that track your work. You have to write to get ahead on the job, submitting proposals to make changes or develop new products.

Writing helps you figure out what to do on the job and communicate with colleagues and clients.

No matter what line of work lies in your future, writing will help you throughout your career. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to write emails, meeting minutes, proposals, and business letters—traditional forms that still get the job done.