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Job Search Guide: LAND A JOB
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE COMMUNICATION
SOCIAL MEDIA
PHONE
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DO − Respond in a timely manner to voicemails − Stay on point when discussing matters − Use company phone for work related business − Answer with a professional greeting DON’T − Have an unprofessional voicemail − Neglect to check your voicemail − Use company phone for personal business
− Use social media to reach out and connect with clients − Network with potential new employers and colleagues − Stay informed on trends DON’T − Talk poorly of colleagues/employer. Once it is posted it can never be taken back. − Spend time on social media sites in office if forbidden by office policy − Share everything. Ask yourself, would I want to see this?
THANK YOU NOTES
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Congratulations! You have managed to complete your interview. But you’re not done quite yet. Now comes the easiest part of the entire process — thank them for their time. In a world of instant written communication, the traditional thank you letter goes a long way. IF, and that is a big if, your handwriting is legible enough, write a thank you letter to the interviewer. Let them know that you value the time they took in considering you and that you look forward to hearing from them in the future. If your handwriting is not up to par, send an email. Attention to small details like thank you letters goes a very long way in helping you obtain the coveted position. For your reference, there is a sample not on page 43.
− Set up an automatic reply for when you’re out of the office − Use proper grammar and syntax for correspondence − Have a professional email signature (Name, Company, Position, Contact Information) − Always include a subject DON’T − Write emails in text speech, emoji, or use emoticons − Have an email signature that is longer than your actual email. Uplifting quotes and admonishments about printing are frowned upon ©2021 University Career Center
