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Create a Personal Email Address
Just a quick reminder about the importance of using a professional email address when applying for jobs, scholarships, or programs. Companies and organizations often consider your email address as a reflection of your professionalism and attention to detail. So make sure to use an email address that you would be comfortable sharing with a respected colleague or mentor.
Good email: johnsmith@gmail.com
Bad email: hottboy2022@gmail.com
Create an Email Signature
It's important to include essential elements like your name, contact information, social media accounts, and company information (if applicable). When crafting a sign-off that truly stands out, I recommend adding a personalized touch. For example, you could include a brief quote or phrase that reflects your personality or values. You could also consider mixing up your sign-off depending on the context of the email - for instance, ending with "Blessings" in a more casual message, or "Best regards" in a professional setting. Whatever you choose, just remember that your sign-off is a reflection of you and your brand. So take the time to make it unique and memorable!
Reasons to have a professional email signature:
It looks professional
Makes it easier for people to contact you
Brings you new social media followers
Shows your personality
When you include your name and picture, it makes your emails trustworthy by showing your recipients who they're corresponding with
Hub Spot is a great resource that has FREE templates
Save Your Username and Passwords
It's really important to save your login and passwords somewhere secure! I know it can be frustrating to have to reset your password every time you forget it, so make sure to take a few seconds to save it somewhere safe. This will save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run.
Keep Your Social Media Clean
Every post, comment, like, and retweet reflects you. You want to represent yourself well! Colleges, scholarship presenters, and even future employers look to see what kind of person you are outside of your application.
Coaches use social media to get a better sense of you
A public account can increase your recruiting network and connect you with college coaches who may be interested in recruiting you.
Posting your college offers on social media can be an asset to your recruiting process. Coaches often wait to see if an