How Professional Are Your Emails?

What should every professional email include?

• A funny meme and emojis

• Only your name and a question

• Greeting, purpose, request, sign-off

• A long story and personal updates

Why is a specific subject line important?

• Why is a specific subject line important?

• It helps the recipient know why you're writing

• It makes your email look longer

• It's optional for professional emails

How many topics should a clear, effective email include?

• One

• At least five to be thorough

•  Two or three unrelated points

• As many as you can fit in one paragraph

A professional sign-off like “Best” or “Regards” helps make your email feel more respectful and complete.

• True

• False

What is networking truly about?

• Adding as many LinkedIn contacts as possible

• Collecting names and emails like baseball cards

• Investing in relationships and providing value

• Only connecting with people who can benefit you

What happens if you recommend someone unreliable in a professional email?

•  It shows you’re helpful

• Nothing—it’s not your problem

• You can always blame them

• It hurts your credibility and reputation

Where should the action item or request go in your email?

• In a postscript (P.S.) at the end

• Hidden in a paragraph with lots of details

• Not necessary unless you’re angry

• Clearly stated near the middle or end

You should always assume the reader knows who you are, even if it’s your first time emailing them.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a sign of a bad introductory email?

• Short and to the point

• Personalized greeting

• Covers multiple unrelated topics and runs long

• Clear subject and sign-off

Which is a better example of being a useful connector in networking?

• “I know someone who does that—here’s their contact info.”

• “I think I’ve heard of someone who might do that."

• “I know lots of people but I’m not sure who can help.”

• “Let me ask someone next month if I remember.”