The best closing lines for 5 critical work emails

The best closing lines for 5 critical work emails The best closing lines for 5 critical work emails Do you speak “Millennial”? Taco Bell does. Or at least, the company hopes it’s become fluent in the language of its biggest fan base.The Associated Press has previously reported that  Taco Bell execs feature a “Millennial Word of the Week”  at their  headquarters in Irvine, Calif. For instance, they covered “on fleek,” which to the uninitiated means “on point.”Clever marketing? Lame attempt to be cool? Unclear. In any event, Taco Bell knows the right words can make all the difference.Matt Stewart understands the importance of staying on message too. Stewart directs  College Works Painting  (CWP), which allows college students to run their own painting businesses and gain  skills like project management, budgeting, client relations and employee management/HR.  Find out if CWP is in your state.As CWP participants then  look for work upon graduation,  Stewart and his team ensure each person  matches his/her  passion and interests with the appropriate field or industry. “We offer  personality tests and equip our alumni with the tools and templates to apply with confidence,” said Stewart. “Those first impressions with employers are so critical, and we want our students to succeed right away.”To help CWP - and the rest of us - compose emails with impact, here’s a short guide on how  to conclude each  message based on the scenario.Or as Taco Bell execs would confidently  say: keep it “on fleek.”1. Send off a job application  Closing line“Thanks, and please let me know if you have any questions.”ExplanationThe line says to the employer, “I am interested in the position and ready to fire back an email or hop on the phone to answer any questions you might have.”The sentence is  better than, “Thanks, and I hope to hear from you.” It shows you’re  engaged and won’t sit back waiting for a response.2. Ask to connect or networkClosing lines  â€œAgain, it would be great to meet with you in person. Please let me know your availab ility over the next couple of weeks.Thanks, [person’s first name]. I look forward to talking with you.”ExplanationReiterate your desire to connect  in person  (always better than a phone call, if possible). Also, give the person two weeks to find a time on the  calendar.Then, drop the person’s first name. People love to read  their own name (yep, even you), and the tactic  will make your request tougher to ignore.3. Ask for a favorClosing lines  â€œAgain, I would appreciate your help. Please let me know what’s possible.Thanks so much,”ExplanationLet the person know one final time how much you value  the assistance. Then write, “Please let me know what’s possible” so the person can respond with how much - or how little - he/she is able to help.4. Ask for an informational interviewClosing lines“Again, please let me know if you have a few minutes to meet. I would appreciate the chance to ask questions about the [field you’re interested in] field and learn more abo ut your career path.Thanks so much,”ExplanationAsk politely  for a person’s time and attention. The key phrase here is, “I would appreciate the chance to … learn more about your career path.” That line will make the other person feel valued and more likely to take a  meeting.Remember: at an informational interview, your challenge  is to  ask great questions, listen and learn. Impress the employer with your curiosity and selflessness. That’s often how job opportunities emerge.5. Send a thank-you noteClosing line“Thanks again and have a great day.”ExplanationShort and sweet. You said your thanks earlier in the email. Now say “thanks” once more and wrap up  the message.This  article  first appeared on  Dannyhrubin.com.