Career words
Career templates for the messages that affect money, trust, and momentum.
Start with the career moment in front of you: quitting, applying, following up, negotiating, reviewing performance, or asking for help.
This hub gives the career cluster a clear crawl path from broad discovery to product pages, free templates, guides, and supporting articles.
Start here
Choose the page by the job it needs to do.
Each page has a specific role: buy the complete pack, read the guide, copy a free example, or solve a specific message situation.
Exit templates
Resignation Letters
Professional resignation letters for clean exits, short notice, toxic roles, and career transitions.
$17 - Open pageApplication templates
Cover Letters
Cover letter templates for job searches, career changes, and stronger first impressions.
$17 - Open pageFollow-up templates
Interview Thank You
Post-interview emails that are concise, specific, and easy to send quickly.
$17 - Open pageMoney scripts
Salary Negotiation
Scripts for offers, raises, counteroffers, and compensation conversations.
$27 - Open pageWorkplace scripts
Negotiation Scripts
Broader negotiation language for work, clients, rent, and difficult asks.
$37 - Open pageReview templates
Performance Review
Self-evaluations and review language that names impact clearly.
$17 - Open pageNetworking templates
LinkedIn Messages
Connection requests, recruiter messages, and job-search outreach.
$17 - Open pageRecommendation templates
Reference Letters
Reference and recommendation wording for people who need to advocate well.
$17 - Open pageGuides and examples
Build topical depth without adding throwaway pages.
These are the support pages that help Google understand the cluster and help visitors choose the right template before they buy.
Free Resignation Letter Templates
Free samples for immediate resignation, two weeks notice, and graceful exits.
Resignation Letter Template Guide
The main educational guide for resignation format, tone, and mistakes.
Cover Letter Template Guide
How to structure a cover letter by role, company, and career stage.
Follow-Up Email After Interview Guide
Timing, subject lines, and follow-up templates for interview loops.
How to Ask for a Raise
Scripts and timing rules for asking without sounding vague or entitled.
Salary Negotiation Script Guide
Offer, counteroffer, and raise scripts that support the money pages.
Performance Review Template Guide
Phrases, examples, and review structure for employees and managers.
Principles-Based Leadership Guide
A manager-focused guide for leading with integrity, stewardship, feedback, and conviction at work.
Best Cover Letter Templates
Comparison page with criteria for choosing a cover letter format.
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Start with the moment, then choose the words.
NeedTheWords is organized by the job you need the page to do: write, repair, resign, ask, thank, toast, or say the hard thing clearly.
Relationship scripts
Career messages
Wedding words
FAQ
Common questions
Which career template should I use first?
Use the product page when you need the full paid pack, the free page when you need a quick example, and the guide when you need to understand structure before choosing wording.
Why separate salary negotiation from negotiation scripts?
Salary Negotiation owns compensation-specific intent. Negotiation Scripts covers broader work and life asks, so the two pages should cross-link without targeting the exact same query.
Should career pages link to leadership pages?
Yes, but selectively. Leadership supports workplace communication, while the career hub should stay focused on job-search, resignation, interview, review, and compensation intent.