Writing samples are a commonly required component when applying for jobs that heavily feature writing. That makes complete ...

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.

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 ...

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.

With over 12 years of professional experience in freelance writing jobs, with three of those years spent figuring out how to own and operate my own small copywriting business, I have plenty of folks ...