The POWER of Strong Command of (THE ENGLISH) LANGUAGE

5 Career Mistakes That Keep You Underpaid (Adapted)

http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/5-career-mistakes-keep-underpaid-160000648.html
By Ryan Ong | MoneySmart – Wed, Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM SGT[All credits to original author and the stated URL] 
One of the five career mistakes that keep you underpaid is *ta dah*: 

Not Writing Well

You don’t need to write Singapore’s answer to War & Peace. But you do need to write proposals and reports well. If you can’t, your employer might value you less than your peers.

HR Consultant Angeline Seah says:

“Writing skills affect productivity. A poorly worded e-mail can stall workflow, cost money, or unintentionally offend others. Most companies require employees at the management level to be able to write clearly, and in a concise manner.

Writing skills are also important when responding to customers. Some jobs require you to contact customers via e-mail, or provide instructions and clarifications on products. It’s a part of sales.”

If you can’t write well, Angeline suggests business writing classes. The British Council, along with many private schools, offer these. 

At the risk of sounding like a very broken recorder, I have to reiterate that having an excellent command of the English Language will give you an edge in your future. The person who can write well nails the job!