To maximize the effectiveness of your personal email, create an address that
features your name, such as john.smith@gmail.com or jsmith@yahoo.com. Do
not use cute or inappropriate email addresses, such as hotmama@me.com or
silverfox@aol.com. Avoid nonsensical numbers, names or codes, like 321xyz@
inbox.com.
More tips to make your email more effective include:
• Consider using proofreading tools like Grammarly.com to check for errors.
• Put your email address in resumes, business cards, letters – everything!
• Put at the bottom of your emails your name, phone and email.
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• After every phone conversation, email a thank you.
• Write short emails. Fewer words equal more communication.
• When being referred, put the referring person’s name in the subject line.
• When emailing a resume, save your resume using your name and specialty.
Emails and letters will help you to set up phone calls and in-person meetings.
Connect by Phone
Prepare before making calls to decrease anxiety and increase effectiveness.
• Pray to connect with the One Who knows everyone. Thank, praise and ask
God for help before and after every call.
• Find a quiet place with no distractions, such as a closed room in your
• Write down the name of the person you are calling, their organization,
phone number and bullet-point script. Keep your networking script handy.
• Wear earbuds or headphones to maximize the quality of the call. Avoid
using the speaker or Bluetooth. Use a laptop, tablet or pen/paper to write
keyword notes.
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