How to Book of Writing Skills: Words at Work: Letters, email, reports, resumes, job applications, plain english

Have you ever been frustrated by your boss constantly making changes to your documents? Annoyed at the time it takes to write something? Sick of sending emails that don’t get read? Been asked to write a report and don’t know where to start? Are people just not getting your message? Then this guide is for you! In this 90 page guide you will find practical and proven techniques to write clearly, concisely and quickly. Each section of the guide covers key points for writing well at work, including:• the importance of identifying your audience, and then how to write for it• using Plain English to get your message across• how to structure your document• the seven secrets to good email• how to write sharp, accurate letters and memos• how to use the simple tool of the mind map to improve your writing• what to consider when you have been asked to write a report• the key points of a resume, a cover letter and the job application• getting on top of punctuation, spelling and confusing words Good workplace writing is about getting a positive answer to the question: Will your reader understand what you want them to know or do? This guide will give you the skills to get that positive answer—quickly and well.

J H Hood has a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma in Education and the National Medal. She has extensive experience across government, the private sector and community organizations: as a senior manager as well as training adults in the workplace in a wide range of management and personal skills. She has worked with many thousands of people, helping them to build the skills to survive and thrive in the workplace. Feedback on her training and coaching focuses on how practical her material is, and how quickly positive outcomes come from using it. The 'How To" series comes from her love of writing and her experience helping people build their skills and knowledge. Available now are: How to Book of Interpersonal Communication: Improve Your Relationships (interpersonal skills, assertion skills at work, dealing with conflict) and How to Book of Meetings: Conducting Effective Meetings Learn How to Write Minutes for Meetings Using Samples