How to Write Professional Emails

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Use the subject line wisely.. Identify yourself right away.. Specify whom you're writing to.

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1

Use the subject line wisely.

Step 1

Use the subject line wisely.

2

Identify yourself right away.

Step 2

Identify yourself right away.

3

Specify whom you're writing to.

Step 3

Specify whom you're writing to.

4

Thank the recipient briefly.

Step 4

Thank the recipient briefly.

5

Maintain a professional tone.

Step 5

Maintain a professional tone.

6

Present the most important information first.

Step 6

Present the most important information first.

7

Keep the rest of the message concise.

Step 7

Keep the rest of the message concise.

8

Convey a clear idea or request.

Step 8

Convey a clear idea or request.

9

Limit your email to a single topic.

Step 9

Limit your email to a single topic.

10

Tell the recipient how you expect them to follow up.

Step 10

Tell the recipient how you expect them to follow up.

11

Sign off with a custom signature.

Step 11

Sign off with a custom signature.

12

Proofread your email before sending it.

Step 12

Proofread your email before sending it.

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