I was asked to complete a writing sample for a company I’m interviewing with. Does anyone have any tips on how to make it stand out? Thanks!

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Make it clear, and easy to understand. They aren’t looking for you to blow them away with flowery writing. They want to see how clear of a point you can make in a compelling way. If you have time, read some Hemingway or ogilvy’s guide to business writing before digging in. Both will remind you what clear simple writing is about. I’m sure you’ve already got a head start though. Good luck

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It’s likely that if they’re looking for a writing sample that you’re close to getting the gig. As an AAE your best bet is to get a look at a release they’ve developed and follow the recipe. I wouldn’t push to hard on making it stand out, but lean more towards ensuring it makes sense and is fit for the purpose it’s intended.

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What did they ask you to write about?

A sample press release about a company announcing new research findings

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