GOOD EMAIL ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES:

1. Avoid general greetings like ‘hi’ or ‘to whom it may concern.’ Do your research to find out who you need to get in touch with, then address that person by name when writing the email. 

2. Keep it short and to the point. Make sure that your writing is clear, concise and error free — don’t make them guess why you’re contacting them. 

3. Be clear about what’s next. Tell them what the next step will be (either from you, or from them) and then follow through with what you said you’d do, when you said you’d do it.

4. Attach your attachments. If you’re sending something like your resume or portfolio, don’t forget to attach it. 

5. Use your own words. Don’t use cookie cutter language. People who review a lot of application packets can spot when someone’s using language that’s copied off the internet because they’ve likely seen it in someone else’s application. (Same goes for the cover letter)

6. Proofread. Give yourself time to refine your email and to proofread it. It’s ok to rework what you’ve written several times, don’t feel rushed and send a poorly written email.