So in this little seminar we learned about the best methods to properly contact a professor or potential employer. Things like the subject, grammar and length of the email can make a big difference in getting a response. Just as important is the content of the email, so do your homework and get to know the person you are emailing by looking at their social media, e.g. LinkedIn. I thought it was very insightful and now I feel more encourage to reach out to people knowing that my emails will be more effective.
Rose Scholars Fall 2018
Endless possibilities
I think what you learnt is really useful! Sometimes I am stuck in front of the screen for several minutes having troubles to come up with the correct way to address someone, what the headline should be, how I should break up the paragraphs….The topic seems trivial to learn, but a little change makes a huge difference when communicating online especially when you cannot signal emotions using your facial expressions. The art of language is definitely epitomized in writing emails.