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Home * Jobs Reviews Network Resources Sign In | For Employers about careers FAQs privacy policy terms & conditions for employers 112k 20k © 2022 Fairygodboss. All rights reserved. My Profile My Messages My Network My Settings Groups Events My Posts Log Out Mystery Woman Tell us more for better jobs, advice and connections YOUR GROUPS Discover and join groups with like-minded women who share your interests, profession, and lifestyle. COMPANIES YOU FOLLOW Get alerted when there are new employee reviews. YOUR JOB ALERTS Get notified when new jobs are posted. Communication clichés AVOID THESE 8 OVERUSED EMAIL PHRASES IF YOU WANT TO LAND THE INTERVIEW Christina @ wocintechchat.com/Unsplash, Fairygodboss Staff Laura Berlinsky-Schine 2.3k AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to LinkedInLinkedInShare to FacebookFacebookShare to Copy LinkCopy Link We’ve all received emails that are filled with cliched work phrases. And we probably roll our eyes and move on. But we ourselves are often guilty of using them, too. When you’re trying to land an interview, it’s especially important to avoid overused phrases in your email. Here are eight common email phrases to nix from your vocabulary and alternatives to try instead. 1. “AS PER MY LAST EMAIL” Yes, you want to remind the interviewer that you have previously communicated on this topic, but this is a little abrupt. Instead of using a different phrase, it’s best to just not use this one at all. It will be implicit from that content that you’re following up. 2. “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Here’s a greeting that too many candidates use in their cover letters and other communication. But like anyone else, hiring managers and recruiters prefer a personalized approach. Sometimes, you will need to do some research to find an actual name. If you absolutely can’t, try “To the Hiring Manager” instead — although not ideal, this is a step up from “To Whom It May Concern.” 3. “JUST LETTING YOU KNOW” “Just” is an overused word in emails, one women, in particular, employ far too often. By sending the email, you’re letting the recipient know about the content — and you don’t need to state the obvious with extra words. 4. “JUST CHECKING IN” Again, JUST stop saying JUST. You want to sound breezy, but if this is important to you, then you shouldn’t downplay the importance of your message. 5. “THANKS IN ADVANCE” This phrase comes off as a little presumptuous, as well as naggy. It suggests that you’re concerned that the recipient might not do what you’re asking them to do. The fact is, you don’t have any control over whether or not they do it, and you will only irritate them by thanking them in advance. Try a simple sign-off instead — “Thanks,” “All my best” or an alternative. 6. “HOPE YOU’RE WELL” Some people consider this opener trite. Rather than using a generic line, be specific and dive right in: “I enjoyed our conversation about X,” for example, or “I’m so glad we could connect.” 7. “I’M SURE YOU’RE BUSY” The contact probably IS very busy, and you acknowledging that isn’t something they’ll find very helpful. This is another one to just eliminate from your email vocabulary — if it’s worth emailing, then you don’t need to point out that the recipient is busy. 8. “ANY UPDATES ON THIS?” Many people find this off-putting. Yes, there are times when you haven’t heard back about something important (like the status of your candidacy), and that can be very frustrating. We’re not saying you should never follow up, but consider your language. Try conveying your enthusiasm, rather than using a naggy approach. “I’m still very excited about the role” should do the trick. Yes, these may creep into your communication from time to time, but if you want to come across as more professional and confident, try to avoid them as much as possible. -- This article reflects the views of the author and not necessarily those of Fairygodboss. Laura Berlinsky-Schine is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn with her demigod/lab mix Hercules. She specializes in education, technology and career development. She also writes satire and humor, which has appeared in Slackjaw, Points in Case, Little Old Lady Comedy, Jane Austen’s Wastebasket, and Funny-ish. View her work and get in touch at: www.lauraberlinskyschine.com. WHAT'S THE CLICHÉ EMAIL PHRASE YOU DISLIKE THE MOST (OR THE ONE YOU ACCIDENTALLY USE THE MOST)? SHARE YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS TO HELP OTHER FAIRYGODBOSS MEMBERS! 2 likes 4 comments Share Join the conversation... Katherine Halton Berns 18 04/05/22 at 2:49PM GMT Obviously... Don't write obviously. Either you come off as condescending or poorly informed. If "it" is obvious, then you don't need to say obvious. Upvote Reply Anonymous 04/05/22 at 1:28PM GMT I don't think any of these phrases would harm someone in being considered, but poor writing and poor communication skills will. These are some examples of that, especially if more than one is used. The one I hate the most on this list is "I know you are busy". I never want to appear to be too busy to any candidate. Upvote Reply Christi Miller 109 Marketing Advisor - Strategy and Execution 04/05/22 at 1:12PM GMT I have heard about the "just" thing before. I have greatly reduced my use of it. Any time I type just I reread the sentence without it. Most of the time I delete the just as it is not needed. I think women use the just like an apology for disturbing the reader. It's not needed and I don't think men do that. 1 upvote Reply Troy 237 Customer Service Leader in Atlanta 04/03/22 at 2:21PM GMT This article was a very good read as I include just about every cliche listed in this post. This is going to be a mind shift for sure. I am saving this article to reference to help me with this new approach listed. Thanks for posting. 2 upvotes Reply 30 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR FAVORITE COWORKER SOME LOVE ON THEIR WORK-IVERSARY (PLUS 17 WAYS TO CELEBRATE) 3 WAYS SMART PEOPLE APOLOGIZE WHEN THEY FORGET AN EMAIL 9 PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES TO GET OUT OF WORK Personalize your jobs Get recommendations for recent and relevant jobs. Employer Reviews Dropbox 4.5 Dropbox was my first foray into the tech/start up world and... Raytheon No ratings yet Company is still very male dominated, but has been... 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