We use Slack in the studio to allow students to be a little more casual. That said, your email etiquette is important. Practice being professional in your written communication and it will pay dividends on your professional career.

Email Tips:

When addressing a faculty member/personnel manager/anyone in a professional setting,

DO

• begin your email with a salutation: “Dear Dr. –––,” or “Good Morning Kevin,”

DON’T

• Start your emails with “hey”
• Use no salutation

<aside> 💡 I won’t answer these emails

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Do

• Strive for efficient writing with correct grammar
• Proofread your communication before sending

Don’t

• Write with flippant typos, etc.

Do:

• Before writing, think about whether your question can be answered by yourself or with the resources available to you. If not, ask away

Don’t:

• Ask a question I’ve already answered
• Ask a question that WILL be answered shortly in a meeting