The Details can Make the Difference

When searching for a new job, and in managing your career if you are employed, professional details can make the difference between success and disappointments. Maintaining a distinction between business and personal life is critical.

For example, it may seem harmless to send emails from your business email account. However, that address is for company business only. Some companies do monitor outgoing email as the message is representing their company and should be appropriate. Even if your messages are not being monitored, the receiver sees that the message was initiated from your current job.

If you are sending out correspondence to a potential new employer, consider the way this appears to them. Why is this person writing to me about a job from their current job? Will they do this to me? Even if they are not taking time from their job, there is a perception of impropriety that may prevent the job seeker from being considered for the new position.

At this time, being cautious, thinking about the details, can make the difference!