How to Write a Professional Email
North Portland, OR - November 29, 2021
From emails full of typos to forgetting to attach documents, there are many professional email faux pas that can easily be avoided. If you are looking for some helpful tips to make sure that your emails sound and look professional, read on!
Tip #1: Get Straight to the Point
One of the biggest mistakes that people make in their emails is not keeping it concise. It can get extremely frustrating for a busy professional to get bombarded with long, rambling emails. So, after your greeting, immediately state your reason for emailing and then get to your point. This is especially important if you are inquiring about
job opportunities
.
Tip #2: No Typos
With all the grammar and spell-check software available for free these days, there should be no reason to send out an email full of typos. This can make you appear sloppy and unprofessional.
Tip #3: Use Appropriate Language
Let's face it, not everyone speaks the same way in emails as they do in person. Professional emails call for professional language-no more of those "lol's" or "idk." You may also want to avoid using emoticons, as they can take away from the professionalism of your message.
Tip #4: Add a Subject Line
Make it easy for your recipient to sort through the hundreds of emails they get in a day by adding an informative subject line with the topic of your email (ex: meeting date, job application, etc.)
Tip #5: Add a Signature
Make sure to add a professional-looking signature with your name, title, and contact information. You don't want your recipients to wonder who you are or how they can get in touch with you!
There you have it from the
job recruitment
experts-five tips for writing a more effective email that gets straight to the point and is not full of embarrassing errors.
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Portland, OR 97203
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