Hi,
I was recently looking at a company's website and saw that in order to apply for a position they required not only a resume and a cover letter, but also a writing sample. I was wondering if you could give me an idea of what an appropriate writing sample could be.
Thanks.
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Recruiters assess your spoken communication skills during the job interview. But since most positions require various forms of written communication, some recruiters also want evidence of how well you express yourself in written form. Thus, the writing sample.
If you are a typical college senior, your best writing samples will likely be recent class assignments – perhaps a research or term paper. Select a paper that has the most relevance to the position to which you are applying. If you do not have a directly relevant writing sample, provide a paper that demonstrates your ability to write in a clear, grammatically correct, and well organized fashion. If you are particularly ambitious (or have absolutely no previously written samples) you may have to write a 2-3 page paper on a topic of interest and/or of relevance to the position or industry to which you are applying. Avoid papers that are controversial, irreverent or sarcastic. If you want to use a writing sample you prepared as part of a job or internship, do so only with the permission of your supervisor. And because this may be your most important writing assignment to date, be sure to carefully proofread. And spell check!
Thanks for the question and good luck
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