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    Practical Internship Tips 1 min read

    5 tips to improve your business writing

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    As you transition from student to professional, your writing skills become increasingly important. However, the writing skills needed in a university setting can be quite different from the writing you’ll be doing as a professional. In order to be successful in the office, you’ll need to improve your business writing. Whether you’re sending a quick note to check in with your manager, or drafting a message for a client, your writing style is crucial to getting a message across.

     

    Here are 5 great tips to improve your writing for business:

     

    1. Keep it short

    When you’re writing in a professional setting, it’s best to keep it short and sweet, avoiding long tangents when possible. This is particularly important if you’re trying to convey a complex theme. The longer you make your message, the less likely people are to read it all the way through, possibly missing vital information. Get to your point quickly, and focus on the important bits of information. If there are many key points, consider using bullets, which will break it down visually for your readers.

     

    2. Keep it professional

    While it may seem obvious, keeping your writing professional is key. Avoid any colloquial language and acronyms that aren’t used internally in your organization. And of course, professional emails are not the right place for emojis or GIFs. Using professional language will take you far, particularly when you’re communicating with your higher-ups. 

     

    3. Know your audience

    When writing professionally for your internship or job, it’s important to know your audience. Writing for clients is very different than writing an internal report or drafting a speech for a presentation. You’ll likely change your tone, vocabulary, and maybe even formatting, depending on who you’re writing for. Keeping your audience in mind as you write can help you cater your message and ensure it is as engaging as possible.

     

    4. Read it out loud to yourself

    If you aren’t sure how your message sounds, the best way to find out is to read it out loud to yourself. Of course, this is also a great way to edit. It can be difficult to edit your own writing, but it is an essential step for good business communication. Reading your message out loud will help identify typos and awkward sentences, and improve your business writing tone of voice.

     

    5. Use examples

    When you’re explaining a complicated topic in your message, you want it to be as clear as possible for maximum comprehension. When you’re writing for business, you’ll be describing a project or another important update. Many of your readers won’t be as familiar with the topic as you are. Using examples that your audience is familiar with can help them understand your message more clearly.

     

    Now that you know these ways improve your business writing, apply now for an international internship to gain more hands-on experience in your field.

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