Comments on: Keep Your Writing Formal: It May Help You Get Hired http://paperweightblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/writing-formally/ michael henreckson blogs on productivity, technology, and life Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:33:16 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: carlablumenthal http://paperweightblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/writing-formally/#comment-82 carlablumenthal Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:28:58 +0000 http://paperweightblog.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-82 I think you said it perfectly- know your audience. When I first started emailing with other associates, I was very formal. Once I started to get to know them and proved my ability to communicate professionally, I was able to send shorter, more casual messages. It's simply about tailoring your message to your audience, and most importantly understanding your relationship with that audience. I think you said it perfectly- know your audience. When I first started emailing with other associates, I was very formal. Once I started to get to know them and proved my ability to communicate professionally, I was able to send shorter, more casual messages.

It’s simply about tailoring your message to your audience, and most importantly understanding your relationship with that audience.

]]> By: Milena Thomas http://paperweightblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/writing-formally/#comment-81 Milena Thomas Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:53:13 +0000 http://paperweightblog.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-81 Michael - in my last company, we got emails almost daily about keep texting, social networking to a minimum, and if done, NEVER mention the company or allude to your affiliation without express prior approval from a manager. It has to do with a company maintaining a consistent brand image, protecting proprietary information, and of course, the quality of employee outside communication is a reflection on them. I think you are on the money with this post. Michael – in my last company, we got emails almost daily about keep texting, social networking to a minimum, and if done, NEVER mention the company or allude to your affiliation without express prior approval from a manager.

It has to do with a company maintaining a consistent brand image, protecting proprietary information, and of course, the quality of employee outside communication is a reflection on them.

I think you are on the money with this post.

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