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Create a Personal Email Address
It’s important to remember the importance of using a professional email address when applying for jobs, scholarships, or programs. Companies and organizations often consider your email address to reflect your professionalism and attention to detail. Use an email address you would be comfortable sharing with a respected colleague or mentor.
Create an Email Signature
It’s important to include essential elements like your name, contact information, social media accounts, and company information (if applicable). I recommend adding a personalized touch when crafting a sign-off that genuinely stands out. For example, could you include a brief quote or phrase reflecting 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, remember that your sign-off reflects you and your brand. So take the time to make it unique and memorable!
Reasons to have a professional email signature:
It looks professional
It 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 whom they’re corresponding with
Hub Spot is a great resource that has FREE templates.
Save Your Username and Passwords
It’s essential to save your login and passwords somewhere secure! It can be frustrating to reset your password every time you forget it, so take a few seconds to keep it somewhere safe. This will save you time and hassle in the long run.
Create an Elevator Pitch
Have you found yourself in a situation where you need to introduce yourself quickly? An elevator pitch can help you make a strong impression and capture the listener’s attention. An elevator pitch is a brief and concise description of what you do or sell. It should last no longer than 30 seconds, about the time it takes to ride an elevator. The purpose of an elevator pitch is to grab the listener’s attention and encourage them to continue the conversation.
If you’re a student, you can use an elevator pitch to present your professional and educational background to potential employers, recruiters, or managers. The goal is to explain why you would be a valuable asset to their organization.
To create an effective and concise elevator pitch, it’s important to prepare ahead of time and keep it simple and understandable. Be sure to cover the key aspects of who you are, what you do, and your future goals and aspirations.
Remember, the goal of an elevator pitch is to start a conversation, not to close a deal. It’s an opportunity to introduce yourself, your company, and how you can help your prospect. By crafting a compelling and memorable elevator pitch, you can make a lasting impression and be ready to seize any opportunity that comes your way.
Keep Your Social Media Clean
1. 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 your application.
2. 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