Email Address Names Can Make or Break the DEAL!
- Monday, May 10, 2010
So, you're excited about the Monster.com job opportunity and have sent your resume to a very promising ad. Of course you're available for a phone interview! And please contact me at JelloShooter10@ . . . com.
Not.
No thanks, the potential employer immediately says after skimming your resume. We don't need any Jello Shooters here. We fired the last one. We're looking for a serious employee, someone we can count on. Your email address indicates you might be having too much fun to be serious. Or possibly unable to hold a coherent conversation.
Email that you use for personal and private use should reflect who your friends know you to be, but your talents as a professional need to reflect who the business world knows you to be. No matter how fantastic your portfolio or sales proposals are, you will most likely be remembered for your email name rather than your credentials. Next time, ditch the BigBoy, 2Hot4U, TequilaMama, JuicyBaby and other casual monikers in favor of something that reflects you as a business commodity. A simple and straightforward Smith2250@ . . . com helps the business contact remember your last name, and leaves off any hints that you might be living 24/7 in Party Land.Labels: email address names, employer turn-offs
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