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Hey y& #39;all #USC24 #BUSC24! I& #39;ve worked in Admissions and Orientation responding to students and families the entire time I was in undergrad and I see ~interesting~ emails all the time, so here& #39;s a few tips.
Number 1: Don& #39;t email someone with a professional request from your very personal email account. Meaning, I would try not to use your mjisthegoat23@gmail.com or hotgirlsummer803@aol.com. That& #39;s fine outside of a professional environment, but you want to be taken seriously.
Number 2: Start off on the right foot! Give a proper greeting and the necessary introduction. Don& #39;t assume that people know who you are, especially professors. Name, course title, and section are good for professors usually. Name, Major, and Year are usually good for others.
Number 3: Make sure if you& #39;re emailing someone that email is actually the best medium for the conversation you& #39;re trying to have. Take into account what you& #39;re asking for, the complexity of the issue, and how quickly you need it addressed. A phone call or a meeting might be best
Number 4: Please and thank you go a long way! Obviously this goes for in-person interactions, but the same is true regarding electronic communications.
Number 5: Make sure to end off on a good note as well. Best wishes, Respectfully, Sincerely, etc. are just a few examples of ways that you can end an email.
Never underestimate the power of a good email.
Never underestimate the power of a good email.
