With the Isenberg Career Fair approaching, Professor Gail Cruise offers her advice for communicating professionally to recruiters in both writing and speaking. What makes communication professional?

Writing Strategies and Tips:

Clear and concise sentences: When emailing recruiters, it is important to have a clear focus and goal you would like to achieve by contacting them. Are you interested in an internship program they offer or scheduling an interview? Be specific!

Provide evidence/support: Back up any qualifications you have in order to convince the recruiter you are a good candidate for the job and should be considered.
Paying Attention to detail: Make sure that your email or letter is formatted correctly. Also check for spelling and that it is grammatically correct. This is important in order to make a good impression.
Know your reader: By doing so, you appeal to your audience!

Professional Delivery:

Body language: The best body language is standing tall, making good eye contact, and smiling. Make sure you are friendly and inviting to avoid nervous tendencies.
Credibility: Who are you and why should we listen to you? Standing tall and dressing professional comes across as confident in a positive way which intrigues your audience.
Engagement: When speaking with a recruiter, the delivery is key. Active listening, good eye contact, and asking questions keeps your audience engaged.

These tips and strategies from Professor Cruise are extremely helpful when speaking with a recruiter and for communicating professionally in the workplace. This is all working towards, “Connecting young, powerful, and professional women.”