Making it as a proposal writer isn't just about being a great writer or knowing a lot about a certain field. While these things are certainly important, there is a lot more to the job.
Madeleine Dejean, a technical proposal writer at Save the Children US, emphasized the importance of having strong research and analytical skills and high attention to detail. The ability to work well under pressure is just as important, though perhaps less obvious, as proposal writing can involve many last-minute changes and tight deadlines, she explained.
“It takes a very specific person to enjoy proposals because they're fast-paced and they're demanding. You have to like that environment,” Dejean said.