I landed an interview for a Policy Analyst position, and they want a writing sample on a specific topic. I'm decent at writing, but I want to make sure my sample really impresses them. Any tips on structure, tone, or anything else that will make it stand out? The topic is related to affordable housing policy, if that helps. I want to show them I'm the right person for the job!

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Policymakers are busy people, so get to the point quickly and use clear, simple language. Avoid jargon and overly complex sentences.

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Showcase your passion: Let your enthusiasm for the topic shine through in your writing. Demonstrate your understanding of the issue and your commitment to finding solutions.

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Construct your own piece and run it through ai to refine it that way it’s still your own.

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Speak through the heart

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Never underestimate the power of an outline

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In candor, people look for distraction. Stay approachable. Minimize existing dry tone. Limit data, verse, and rehearsing. Eye two critical attributes past for insight. Great opportunity is not always among one being. Roam slightly at feedback. A confidence alongside humility excels audience.

The best thing you can do and I am a former Policy Analyst make the whole piece high level and nothing but high level! They want to see of you can make it short brief and still have all the clear and concise information there. Most times the informational note or the briefing note you will create is high level and they want to see if your able to create that without direction. Most of the government jobs out there are very heavy on self directive and little to no hand holding, so my advice is "high-level" is the way to go.

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