Military.com is the largest online military and veteran membership organization in the US with over 10 million members. One of their purposes is to provide resources for a smooth transition from military to civilian life.
This article from their career advice archive explains how people with writing skills are in high demand by recruiters and employers. A few short quotes illustrate the importance of solid writing skills in advancing your career:
“According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, written communication was the number three most desired quality overall, behind leadership skills and ability to work as a team member… According to national surveys by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, employers want to hire candidates who can write coherently, think creatively, and analyze quantitative data…”
I see the need for good writing skills every time I work with a new organization. For example, people spend enormous amounts of time with email, and much of that time is wasted since so many emails are ambiguous, lack actionable information or instructions, or are simply confusing.
The people who communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in writing are more likely to end up at the top of their organizations. Fortunately, good writing skills are teachable. There are no secret codes to decipher and it doesn’t take years of study or practice. It does require close attention to some simple rules, and our writing courses use unique interactive techniques that make it easy to improve quickly.
Our colleague Bill Sheridan, Chief Communications Officer for the Business Learning Institute, also has some interesting insights into this topic. Read Bill’s comments here:
https://blionline.org/2017/10/the-high-demand-for-writing-skills/
Here’s the complete article from Military.com:
