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Digital communication tools like emails are part of most people\u2019s daily lives \u2013 professional or personal. Most people will likely send or receive an email in their daily life, regardless of what industry you work in or your role in your job. For those who use email as a professional communication tool<\/a>, the ability to write professional emails is an important skill you must learn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons for writing an email. You could be trying to pitch an idea to a potential business partner, following up on a previous email, or trying to respond to customer inquiries or concerns. Whatever the reason, a well-composed and professionally written email must be clear and concise and have an actionable message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, you will learn how to write a professional email that gets results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Identify Your Goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you get onto the technical details of writing a professional email, the most important thing you need to address is the goal. What is the purpose of the email? What is the outcome you want to achieve as a result of this correspondence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose behind identifying your goal is to achieve a sense of direction. If you do not have a clear idea of what you are trying to achieve, it can be easy to lose track of what you need to include. It is the same with goal-setting in general. When you identify your target goal, you can map out the steps needed to achieve that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same thing applies when writing an email. You need to know your purpose and craft your message accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Structure and Format of a Professional Email<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start writing an email, you need to know the proper format and structure to use. This is very important in a professional email, you want to convey that professionalism. This is achieved with correct format and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are five elements that comprise a professional email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Subject Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Some people pay little attention to the subject line when writing an email, but it is extremely important. Most professionals receive hundreds of emails per day. If you do not communicate your message clearly in the subject line, it is easy for your email to get lost in the midst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal when writing a subject line is to keep it short but concise. You need to convey your message in a few words so that it is easy for the recipient to read, but will give them an idea of what the body of the email is about. At the same time, it should be eye-catching enough to make them want to read it. Avoid fluffy words and use words that let them know what to expect when they read your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few examples of effective email subject lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n