//
you're reading...
Job Search

4 Ways To Stop Your Resume From Becoming ‘Junk’ Mail

Most job applicants assume that once the “Send” button is pressed, the email and any attachments that go along with it, like the resume, will go directly to the hiring manager’s email inbox. What many don’t realize is that there’s the chance it’ll get filtered into spam mail because of the content it contains.

Related: Is Your Spam Filter Blocking Your Job Search?

There are easy fixes to help ensure your email and resume doesn’t wind up as junk mail. Follow these tips:

1. Be selective with words used in the subject line and the body of the email.

There are certain words that trigger spam filters. Avoid using words like “please read,” “offer,” “opportunity,” “guarantee,” and “promise you.” Also, for those of you who are highlighting aspects of education, watch out for designations like “magna cum laude” or “summa cum laude.” Unfortunately, these terms are also triggers for spam filter.

2. Don’t use all CAPS or go crazy with exclamation points!!!!

Not only does using all CAPS break email etiquette – it’s like screaming at a person – it can also trigger spam filters whether it’s done in the subject line or body of the email. Same thing with exclamations points.

3. Avoid embedded images.

There are those who like to use a signature file at the end of each email, but these embedded files/images may trigger spam filters.

4. No links with “Click here.”

If you’re trying to direct the recipient to your portfolio, website, or blog, avoid using the term “Click here.” It’s associated with spam phrases, like “Once in a lifetime opportunity” and “Absolutely free.”

If you’re still in doubt, try out one of the spam filter test sites. There’s Lyris ContentChecker and many others that allow you to test your email before actually sending it.

Related Posts

How To Customize Your Resume
3 Tips For Flaunting Your Value On Your Resume
How To Make Dates On A Resume Work For You


About the author

Don Goodman’s firm was rated as the #1 Resume Writing Service in 2013 & 2014. Don is a triple-certified, nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Check out his Resume Writing Service. Get a Free Resume Evaluation or call him at 800.909.0109 for more information.

 


Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock


The post 4 Ways To Stop Your Resume From Becoming ‘Junk’ Mail appeared first on CAREEREALISM.


from CAREEREALISM http://ift.tt/1wAq4Vd
via IFTTT

Discussion

No comments yet.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:

WordPress.com Logo

You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s

View By Month

View By Date

August 2014
M T W T F S S
    Sep »
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 38 other followers

counter for wordpress
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 38 other followers

%d bloggers like this: