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HOW TO WRITE A

PROFESSIONAL
EMAIL.
MASTERING THE ART OF EMAIL COMMUNICATION
BY SAAD ALI
WHAT IS EMAIL?
Email stands for electronic mail. It's a
digital messaging system for sending
and receiving messages over a network.
It's a crucial tool for communication in
our digital age.
FORMAL VS. INFORMAL EMAILS
The level of formality in your emails depends on the recipient and the
message you are sending.
Formal
• More professional tone, formal greetings and closings, professional
language.
• Professional communications for work, school, or official purposes.
Informal
• More casual tone, friendly greetings and closings, conversational
language.
• Personal communications with friends, family, or casual acquaintances.
EMAIL ADVANTAGES
Productivity tools: Email is usually packaged with a
calendar, address book, instant messaging, and more for
convenience and productivity.
Access to web services: If you want to sign up for an
account like Facebook or order products from services like
Amazon, you will need an email address so you can be safely
identified and contacted.
Easy mail management: Email service providers have
tools that allow you to file, label, prioritize, find, group, and
filter your emails for easy management. You can even easily
Privacy: Your email is delivered to your own personal and
private account with a password required to access and view
emails.
Communication with multiple people: You can send an
email to multiple people at once, giving you the option to
include as few as or as many people as you want in a
conversation.
Accessible anywhere at any time: You don’t have to be at
home to get your mail. You can access it from any computer
or mobile device that has an Internet connection.
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL EMAIL?

A formal means of communication used in workplaces, education, and


official matters.

Importance of Professional
Emails:
• Builds credibility and professionalism.
• Ensures clarity and effectiveness in communication.
• Used for job applications, queries, official requests, etc.
KEY ELEMENTS OF A PROFESSIONAL
EMAIL
• Subject Line: Clear and concise, summarizing the purpose.
• Salutation: Proper greeting (e.g., Dear Sir/Mr./Ms. [Name]).
• Body:
i. Introduction: State purpose clearly.
ii. Main Content: Provide details concisely and logically.
iii. Closing: Summarize and call to action.
• Signature: Include your name, designation, and contact information.
Subject: Brief and specific.
Greeting: Formal: Dear Sir/Mam
Body of Email:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and state the purpose.
Paragraph 2: Provide details or explanations.
Paragraph 3: Call to action or conclusion.
Sign-off: Examples: Sincerely, or Best regards.
Signature: Your full name, job title, and contact details.
 Keep it Clear and Concise: Avoid lengthy content; stay on topic.
 Use a Professional Tone: Avoid slang, emoticons, or casual language.
 Check Grammar and Spelling: Proofread before sending.
 Use a Formal Email Address: Avoid unprofessional email IDs.
 Be Polite and Respectful: Use courteous language.
 Avoid Attachments Unless Necessary: Ensure they are relevant and
labeled.
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

i. Unclear Subject Lines: Avoid vague subjects like "Hi".


ii. Lack of Greeting or Closing.
iii. Poor Grammar and Spelling.
iv. Informal Language: e.g., “Hey,” “Wassup.”
v. Forgetting Attachments.
vi. Overly Long or Irrelevant Content.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Structure your email professionally.


Use clear language and maintain a formal tone.
Proofread and ensure clarity.
THANK YOU!

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