Job Search Email Account-quick note

Quick note-this is just an FYI or quick note

Job Search Email Accounts

When you are searching for a job in this day and age you need to perform a lot of your legwork electronically. It’s important to take a professional approach to your job hunt and a great way to begin is setting up an email account specifically for job searching. Job search email accounts will keep your professional emails separated from your personal emails.  

Create a free email account

There are a number of free web based email accounts, such as Yahoo and Google that you can use. You can check your email account from any internet connected computer so using web mail is a wonderful way to remain on top of your job search efforts. Test your email account before starting your job search labors.

Create a professional sounding email address

When you generate a job search email account an important aspect is making certain you have a professional sounding email address. Generally these are set up with your first name and last name or first initial and last name.

Use these email account for job searching, sending resumes, applying for jobs and networking or contacting employers. Check this email account frequently so you can respond immediately for job opportunities.

Avoid using your work or current employer email account for job searching. Don’t send resumes or cover letters from work email accounts or during working hours.