what is your thoughts on this Study show 73% of Employers Want Candidates With This Skill Data shows that strong writing skills make candidates more favorable

Employers Want Strong Writers

Recent research proves that written communication skills are at the top of employers' wish lists.According to theNational Association of Colleges and Employers,73.4% of employerswant a candidate with strong written communication skills.Written communication was the number three most desired quality overall, behind leadership skills and ability to work as a team member.

Jason Fried, founder ofBasecamp(andInc.columnist), also commented on the importance of hiring those with strong writing skills in his book,Rework.

"If you are trying to decide among a few people to fill a position, hire the best writer. [His/her]writing skills will pay off. That's because being a good writer is about more than writing clear writing. Clear writing is a sign of clear thinking. Great writers know how to communicate. They make things easy to understand. They can put themselves in someone else's shoes. They know what to omit. And those are qualities you want in any candidate. Writing is making a comeback all over our society...Writing is today's currency for good ideas,"he wrote.