You may not realise it but your email address could be seriously hindering your chance of getting a new job.
A funny email address might have seemed like a good idea at the time, indeed when you were younger all your friends probably had one too, but now when entering the world of work your humorous or cheeky address might seriously put you at a disadvantage in a highly competitive jobs market.
Try putting yourself in the position of an employer who had just employed a recruitment services company to advertise your vacancies. If you have had many applications back for the position, all of which are equally qualified, who do you think are more suitable, someone with a standard email address such as firstname.lastname@gmail.com or something like chunkylover53@aol.com. The chances are you would, even if it’s wrongly, assume that the applicant with the first email would be a more appropriate candidate for your company.
It is perhaps then a good idea to cerate a more professional sounding email to put on future job applications, you don’t even have to use the email address long term simply just use for any job related situations. Though if its not your regular email account make sure you remember to check it often, you don’t want to miss an email inviting you to an interview!
Tags: job application, job interviews, Recruitment Services
