Wednesday, December 11, 2019
6 ways to make your business emails stand out
6 ways to make your geschftsleben emails stand out6 ways to make your business emails stand outA great email could land you a job, but a bad one has the kompetenz to annoy the recipient and/or jeopardize your career.Heres how to craft one that gets your message across effectively while keeping both your job and the recipient in mind.Keep the subject line short and sweetWhy even read a subject line thats way too long if you dont have to?A Glassdoor article touches on having a clear, concise subject line indicative of the message, adding that you shouldnt ever use the dreaded (no subject), and you should steer clear of including Hi, FYI and Touching Base.Also, of course, be aware that subject lines in all capital letters can come across as confrontational to the recipient, especially if youve never met before.Be mindful of who youre writing toKeep the recipient in mind - they may interpret your message differently than you did while writing it.Before going on to cite examples, a Glass door article says, when sending email to people from indirect cultures, it is proper protocol and a best practice to research country customs.Better to do your homework now so theres no chance of having to apologize for something later.Dont send all recipients the saatkorn messageWhen sending thank you emails after an interview, resist the temptation to send each executive you spoke with the exact same one. (They may compare notes) Instead, tailor it to the person to whom youre writing.No, your work email isnt also your personal emailSo dont use it for non-business related messages - this mistake could cost you your job, or at least raise eyebrows, so keep these things separate.There wont be a work fire to put out if you dont start one.Make sure that attachment is actually attachedA Forbes article mentions this, along with the idea that company logos shouldnt be in your signature because they frequently come across as attachments, and its hard for the recipient to guess which is th e real attachment and which is just a meaningless vanity graphic.Other than typos or offensive language, theres often nothing more inconvenient in business communication than receiving a follow-up email from someone who forgets to attach a document - especially when its something time-sensitive, like a corporate paycheck form.Yes, its justone more email for you to keep track of, but how many work emails flood your inbox every day? A zillion doesnt sound too far off. (By the way Heres how to take control of your inbox.)Dont write anything you wouldnt want the world to knowThink about it Does that sentence have the power to jeopardize or end your career? Maybe, maybe not.It depends on the nature of the content, but always be mindful that business is business is business. Keep things professional so no one has the opportunity to bring an unethical or inappropriate message to light down the line - or this could happen to you, like it did on LinkedIn.
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