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Thx for the IView! I Wud Luv to Work 4 U!! ;)

Filed under Interviewing
Posted by Libraries, October 06, 2008
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“Thanx so much!!!” “Gr8 2 meet u!” “LOL! ” You may use online slang like this when you’re texting or emailing your friends, but would you write like this to a potential employer? Believe it or not, employers are receiving thank you notes, thank you text messages, and even messages on Facebook containing shorthand language and decorative symbols like smiley faces. Sarah E. Needleman of The Wall Street Journal warns young job seekers to take caution with using online lingo and slam, and using methods like text messaging to communicate with potential employers.

Need some interview tips? Check out the CRL’s Interviewing page.

Want to learn more about business etiquette and the culture of a new workplace? Check out New Kid on the Block: Tips to Succeed as a New Hire, the CRL page that helps you through your first days in a new job.

blogged by Deborah Borsuk