How to Use Professionally Etiquette: Chris Zess, PresenterOhioMeansJobs-Erie County

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Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Put yourself in the place of the employer! How to Send Professional s

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Professional Avoid Address

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Clear and Meaningful Application for Truck Driver Position #87G3 Follow-Up Meeting on February 12 Never Leave Subject Line Blank! Subject Line

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Take care to spell the name correctly Use Mr., Ms., or Dr. and the Last Name Dear Mr. Kasper: Dear Ms. Liberaci: Dear Dr. Kramer: Dear Sir or Madam: Avoid using Miss or Mrs. in business Avoid using first names Dear Whom?

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Avoid fonts that are too stylized DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS! Do not use very large font do not type in all lower case like texting Avoid using color or bolding in a job search Avoid using images or color in the background Font, Style, Upper and Lower Case

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Make it easy for the employer to contact you Your signature will be added to every sent. Contains: Full Name, Address, Phone, Address Teresa L. Blanche 1834 W. Monroe Street Sandusky, OH Cell: Home: Your Signature Block

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Attach resumes and/or cover letters if directed to Name your attachments logically Use: Lloyd_Smith_Resume CandiceHousemanCoverLetter Avoid: my_resume or coverlette Write a brief message in the body of the . Do not leave it blank. Attaching Resumes or Cover Letters

Your Job StoreYour Logo Be aware that is a written record. doesn’t reveal your tone of voice. Choose your words carefully and avoid sarcasm. can make a good impression (or bad). Review your message for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors before sending. Remember to say, ”Please” and ”Thank you.” Final Cautions

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Your Job StoreMarch 2013 When an Employer Invites You to Use Instructions on a Web Site Job Ad Verbal Conversation Do you homework first! Search their web site to answer basic questions Look for the name / of the HR person When Is It Okay to Employers?

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 When an Employer s You Read the message carefully and follow directions. You might be directed to someone else. Stick to the Subject of the Original Message Don’t waste the employer’s time! Look for the name / address for the HR person on their website or call and inquire. When Is It Okay to Employers?

Your Job StoreMarch 2013 Thank You Notes After Interview? Okay! Might still want to follow-up with a hard copy! Negotiations? Important questions about terms? Better to have these conversations verbally When Is It Okay to Employers?

Agenda: Your Job Store How to Send Professional s Creating an Account Knowing When It Is Okay to Practice Sending s ✓

Agenda: Your Job Store How to Send Professional s Creating an Account Knowing When It Is Okay to Practice Sending s ✓

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