For those searching for a job, the devil is always in the details. And while you’re unemployed, one battle you have to fight is to make yourself as professional as possible without necessarily having access to all the professional tools you might have if you had a job. For instance, making yourself a business card. You never want to be caught in a situation without one.
But this tip isn’t as obvious as a business card. It’s something many people don’t think about. Your email signature. When you have a job, an email signature is a no brainer, right? You set it up in Outlook, it lists your name, your company, contact information, sometimes a logo, etc. Operative information.
Don’t give up on the email signature just because you’re not employed. In fact, the email signature will “dress up” your emails more and make you look more professional, even when you’re sending from a Gmail or Hotmail account. It’s a small thing, but it can make a big impact on the look and feel of your “please give me a job” emails – ha!
My “unemployed” email signature reads as follows:
First Name Last Name
Mobile: 555.555.5555
Email: youremailhere@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/yournamehere
Download my resume: Link to resume
Twitter: handlehere
Blog: http://www.chicagocareergirl.com/
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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