Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Email Etiquette
To write an effective e-mail that comes across with professionalism try following these tips below.
1. Keep messages short and to-the-point so your reader isn't bombarded with too much content. 2. Avoid writing in all CAPS, because this portrays anger or frustration.
3. Don't write in all lower-case either. This gives the perception of laziness or a lack of education.
4. Double check your recipients to make sure the intended people are receiving the e-mail.
5. Proofread your e-mail before you send it to avoid making grammatical mistakes and spelling errors.
6. Delete e-mail forwards to avoid spamming your colleagues.
7. Make sure your subject line summarizes your e-mail. This will show respect for recipient's time and help them better manage your request.
8. Use the words "urgent" and "important" sparingly. Overusing these words will cause all your e-mails to lose their priority.
9. Take a moment before you send an e-mail when writing in frustration. You don't want to lose your professionalism by lashing out at people.
10. If in doubt that your message will be misunderstood. send it to yourself!
11. Have a professional email address and a professional signature line that includes your phone number and links to your web site.
Courtesy of Express Employment Processionals
1. Keep messages short and to-the-point so your reader isn't bombarded with too much content. 2. Avoid writing in all CAPS, because this portrays anger or frustration.
3. Don't write in all lower-case either. This gives the perception of laziness or a lack of education.
4. Double check your recipients to make sure the intended people are receiving the e-mail.
5. Proofread your e-mail before you send it to avoid making grammatical mistakes and spelling errors.
6. Delete e-mail forwards to avoid spamming your colleagues.
7. Make sure your subject line summarizes your e-mail. This will show respect for recipient's time and help them better manage your request.
8. Use the words "urgent" and "important" sparingly. Overusing these words will cause all your e-mails to lose their priority.
9. Take a moment before you send an e-mail when writing in frustration. You don't want to lose your professionalism by lashing out at people.
10. If in doubt that your message will be misunderstood. send it to yourself!
11. Have a professional email address and a professional signature line that includes your phone number and links to your web site.
Courtesy of Express Employment Processionals
