Did you know that your email address represents one of the first impressions you'll make on a hiring manager? We've seen a lot of examples of bad email addresses. Below are some examples (not actual, but you'll get the idea):
dogcatcher1971@yahoo.com
cakewoman@hotmail.com
johnsmith1165@gmail.com
The numerical ending to an email addresses just makes people wonder "what do the numbers mean?" Is 1971 your birth year? Is 1165 your mailing address? Who knows? Really - who cares?
Here are some examples of email addresses that are simple, effective, and easy to remember:
johnsmith@gmail.com
jsmith@gmail.com
john.smith@gmail.com
john.a.smith@gmail.com
Also consider the domain at which your email is hosted. Hotmail and AOL are "so 1990's". Gmail, Me, and Mac are great domains because they show you are using contemporary websites and cutting edge communications.
No comments:
Post a Comment