Email Etiquette

Email etiquette is an issue that may not be obvious to a jobseeker until s/he finds themself in an awkward situation.
Email represents 85 to 90% of business communication and is becoming more and more common in today's job search. Therefore, as a jobseeker, it is important to be aware of how you are utilizing this important tool.

Some Do's and Don'ts of Email Etiquette:

DO
*Be professional
*Be brief and informational
*Be timely in your responses
*Proofread
*Be specific regarding when you'd like to hear from the person you are emailing 
*Be respectful when setting a time frame for responses
*Prioritize your responses to emails

Be aware that your emails reflect your professionalism. Be clear about the distinctions between professional vs. personal.



DON'T
*Do not use abbreviations (not okay to use texting & twitter language in an professional email)
*Do not press send or reply until you have edited
*Do not continue to send repetitive emails to employers; this may be viewed as annoying and desperate
*Do not depend on emails as your only source of communication!

                                                                                  -Sunny + Sassy