Sometimes it’s the little details in life that make
us stand out from the crowd. Maybe it’s
a new outfit or shoes that get noticed or the positive way we face challenging
situations. Other times, it’s the small
details that can land us in the most trouble.
Between our two office locations, we see hundreds of
new applicants walk through our doors on a monthly basis. There are those that grab our attention
because of their determination to land a job (and the mindset to do whatever it
takes to make that happen) and there are those that we remember for their
outgoing personalities and a host of various other traits.
We always want our Flexible candidates to put their
best foot forward when applying for jobs and interviewing with potential
employers and this starts with your experience and qualifications and extends
to your appearance, presentation, and RESUME.
More often than not, candidates know the importance of the application
and the resume. They take their time to
make certain that everything is as it should be and represents the best version
of themselves. That is, until they reach
the dreaded email line and this is so often where things fall apart.
Most candidates will use their personal email to
communicate with a new potential employer and this, sometimes, opens the door
to trouble. It’s where we will find
things such as “NaughtyPrincess222@” or “BigBadMike4@”. While those types of email addresses may be
fine for your personal circle, an employer may find them an interesting choice
for contact.
The solution is simple. Establish an email account for job search
purposes that, like your resume, will put your best foot forward. It should be something such as “ssmith@” or “bobjones13@”. When choosing, just think from a professional
standpoint and imagine something that an employer might assign to you for work
purposes.
There are lots of things on a resume that we hope
will grab a hiring manager’s attention, but your email address is certainly not
among them. Keep is simple and professional
and then don’t forget to check it often and respond in an appropriate amount of
time!
