The first thing that most people do in the morning when they get to the office is open, and begin sorting through their email. And one of the first activities accomplished when we get home in the evening is to browse through the day’s mail, usually consisting of flyers, magazines and bills.
The problem with this is that it is always the same old thing. Using the internet to send email is so quick and convenient that unfortunately handwritten letters have become a thing of the past.
If you would like to really make an impact on a client, boss or colleague, take a few extra minutes and instead of sending them an email – hand write a correspondence.
1~ Put Yourself Ahead. Because most people don’t hardly ever receive handwritten letters, writing one can help boost your career by making you stand out from the crowd. This effort will help you be noticed and remembered.
2~ Show You Care. Don’t just quickly jot down a few sentences, but instead take the time to put thought into your written words. A heartfelt note means a lot to boost a simple friendship, congratulations or sympathy.
3~ Boost Customer Relations. It’s a great idea to purchase special or personalized stationary to have on hand. Whenever you have a new business connection with a perspective client, or even just want to reach out to existing ones, having stationary on hand makes it convenient to send them a thank-you note.
4~ Something to Keep. Emails are read quickly and then often deleted. By sending someone a handwritten note will give them something to keep and re-read again.
5~ Uses More Senses. Reading a kind email may be nice for your recipient as they are receiving it, but will soon be forgotten. Getting a handwritten note from you makes them use more of their senses including touch, which makes a lasting impact on them.
Taking the time to hand write a letter may seem like something that you don’t want to do but the effort will reap the benefits in the long run. This is an age old tradition worth bringing back to help boost your career at the office.
