You’re getting ready to begin your job search and wondering which email you should use.

If you want to increase your chances of finding a job, you shouldn’t use either.

Creating a professional email is easy and doesn’t have to cost much.

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You should consider your email a part of your professional brand, so you want to be taken seriously.

Using your name allows potential employers can identify that the email is coming from a job applicant.

Your brand should be straightforward and professional, and so should your email address.

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Potential employers may think you’ll do the same thing if they hire you and dismiss your app.

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Choose Your Address

When creating a professional email, best practices recommend using your first and last name.

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For example, Thomas Mollison’s email address could be Thomas.Mollison@gmail.com or ThomasMollisons@outlook.com.

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In that case, you may want to consider creating an auto-responder.

Auto-responders are another excellent way to demonstrate your professionalism to potential employers.

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Most smartphones have their own email program to connect to your email account.

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