• Type the email message FIRST.
  • BEFORE adding any email address to prevent sending it too early by mistake.
• Use a clear, direct subject line.
  • Examples are “Job Application” or “My New Job!” or “Upcoming Interview”.
• Only use a professional email address.
  • Never use personal email addresses such as “babylove@…” or “bigdaddy@…”.
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• Use professional greetings and closings.
  • Do not use laid-back, phrases like, “Hey guys,” “Yo,” or “Hi folks.”
  • Use “Hello or Good Morning” to begin and “Thank you,” or “Sincerely,” to end.
• Rarely use exclamation points, if ever!
  • If used, never use more than one!!!
• Never use smileys or causal emoticons. ;-(
• Be cautious with humor in email.
  • Save it for the right time in the interview – only if appropriate.
  • People from different cultures speak and write differently.
  • Miscommunication can occur because of cultural differences.
• Proofread every message or have it read by someone else first.
  • Do not rely on spell-checkers.
  • Read and re-read your email a few times, preferably aloud, before sending it off.
• Double-check that you have selected the correct recipient.
  • Think twice before hitting “Reply all.”

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