Nobody Told Me

NOBODY TOLD ME
SIMPLE LESSONS IN PROFESSIONAL

EITQUETTE
Illustration by: Sanjana De

EMAILS
What it sounds like in your head
is not what how it sounds in writing
Emotions need sound, touch, expressions

1. Greet properly, end properly
Greet properly, end properly
Hi, hello = shukshuk to waiter
No greeting, even if you’re just replying, is rude
Do not fear, use Dear
Dear first name or last? Let them decide

Thank you for your email but iska mai kya karu?
Add an action item at the end.
Can we discuss tomorrow?

Looking forward to your comments
Please let me know if anything further is needed.
You can end with anything
With regards,
With warm regards, (personal choice)
Tera yaar hamesha
Thanks and regards,
Do the same thing each time
Consistency registers
2. More words does not mean more professional
More words does not mean more professional
Chances of misinterpretation
Chances of ignored email
Simple sentences help everyone

3. No emails outside work hours ( 9 to 6)
2. No emails outside work hours ( 9 to 6)
If you absolutely have to email, apologize
Acknowledge that you are reaching out when you shouldn’t
Respect holidays, international time zones

4. CHECK RECIPIENTS A 1000 TIMES
AND THEN CHECK AGAIN

More words does not mean more professional
5. Respond even if you’re not ready
2. Respond even if you’re not ready
Placeholders prevent arguments
Good order to acknowledge emails
1 to 2 hours is a responsible habit

6. Short subject line is a good sign
6. Short subject line is a good sign
NO CAPS WHY ARE YOU YELLING

Try using the word “For” and ”Regarding”
No full sentences, definitely not blank
For tomorrow’s meeting

Regarding the pitch deck
For your immediate attention
2. Bonus
Hope you’ve had a great week

Have an amazing weekend
Must be great weather in Mumbai
Congratulations on your baby
Your readers are humans and humans are complicated

Networking
Job Hunting
1. Desperation will never work
1. Desperation will never work
THIS
WILL
NEVER
WORK
Why wont it work?
They don’t know you.

People only refer candidates valuable to the organization
People tend to turn away from sob stories
The 4 steps to cold messaging
1. Research the person to hell and back
1. Research the person to hell and back
• Research papers
• YouTube videos
• Articles
• LinkedIn posts
• Department website
Step two: Flattery
Flattery
I loved your videos on YouTube…..
Your paper on mechanics was so inspiring.

I particularly liked…
I’m a huge fan of your department’s on…..
Then comes the magic sentence

Step 3
“I would love to hear more about it”
Dear Sakshi,
I recently came across your articles on sustainability and your Ted Talk was
SO inspiring. The part about using local vendors especially resonated a lot
with me.
I would love to hear more about your work and was wondering if you could
spare a few minutes for a phone call?
Looking forward to more of your work

With regards,
Shantanu
MUST get that phone call or meeting
Step four: Listen, then request
Listen, then request
I’m so happy you mentioned sustainability, its what I’m

passionate about
In my own journey in this field, I’m hoping to learn from someone
like you
Could I perhaps show you my work so far?

Could you connect me to someone in Sustainability?
Networking Etiquette
1. Momma taught me always say Thank You
Thank you notes
"I appreciate you taking the time to connect. It means a lot.”
"Thank you so much. I deeply appreciated your guidance today.”
“I look forward to connecting with your colleague.”
“I am excited to send you my work!”

2. Copy paste is risky. Put in the effort
2. Copy paste is risky. Put in the effort
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3. LinkedIn.com/alumni
Recruiting
Let’s talk resume
1. How many pages?
One and done

One and Done
Why?
• They’re looking for a snapshot.
• Nobody has the time. Nobody
• Recruiters appreciate a short read
2. Aap chronology samjhiye
Chronology
Education
Work Experience
Personal
3. Start every line with a verb
Start every line with a verb
Started a new initiative……

Improved efficiency in …..
Redesigned frameworks for……
Designed the interface for……
However much you love your face,
NO PHOTOS
NO PHOTOS
Prone to subconscious discrimination

It adds absolutely no value
Can portray you as vain
3. Name the file properly! Big mishaps
Name File Properly
Applying for Tata

File Name:
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Recruitment and Interviews
Please. Don’t. Rehearse. Answers
Authenticity >>>>>
Authenticity >>>>
• Despite what you think, faking is very obvious

• Its all about telling your story, selling your story
• How has your journey led you to this interview?
• Don't script and be yourself
Study company culture
Study Company Culture
What does the company stand for?

What is the company known for?
Refer to some employees you might already know
Read up on news items about the company
Dig as deep as possible
Answer only the question that’s asked
Answer only the question that’s asked
Using every question to sell yourself is a bad idea

Your ability to process the question is also being measured
Rambling = losing their attention
Don’t diss anyone
“Tell me about yourself”
You are a person, show personality
Don’t diss anyone
Don’t diss anyone
What you say: What they hear

My colleagues were toxic…. Not a team player
They didn’t give increments…. Will change jobs for money
My boss wasn’t great…… My boss wasn’t great……
Lights, Camera, Wardrobe
Lights camera wardrobe
Internship, backup job, low priority interview
Dress well ( light shirt + dark trousers )

Face lots of light
A professional camera angle
Have a couple of questions ready
Have a couple of questions ready
Ask a personal question, no need to be gentle
How has your experience been with the company so far?

Can you tell me about the company culture?
What are the next steps in this interview process?
THANK YOU QT’s!!!!
Let’s Do Questions!

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SIMPLE LESSONS IN PROFESSIONAL

Illustration by: Sanjana De

Emotions need sound, touch, expressions

Hi, hello = shukshuk to waiter

No greeting, even if you’re just replying, is rude

Do not fear, use Dear

Dear first name or last? Let them decide

Add an action item at the end.

Can we discuss tomorrow?

You can end with anything

Chances of ignored email

Simple sentences help everyone

If you absolutely have to email, apologize

Acknowledge that you are reaching out when you shouldn’t

Respect holidays, international time zones

AND THEN CHECK AGAIN

Placeholders prevent arguments

Good order to acknowledge emails

1 to 2 hours is a responsible habit

NO CAPS WHY ARE YOU YELLING

For tomorrow’s meeting

Hope you’ve had a great week

Your readers are humans and humans are complicated

They don’t know you.

I loved your videos on YouTube…..

Your paper on mechanics was so inspiring.

I’m a huge fan of your department’s on…..

Then comes the magic sentence

Looking forward to more of your work

I’m so happy you mentioned sustainability, its what I’m

Could I perhaps show you my work so far?

"I appreciate you taking the time to connect. It means a lot.”

"Thank you so much. I deeply appreciated your guidance today.”

“I look forward to connecting with your colleague.”

“I am excited to send you my work!”

One and done

Started a new initiative……

Prone to subconscious discrimination

Applying for Tata

• Despite what you think, faking is very obvious

What does the company stand for?

Using every question to sell yourself is a bad idea

What you say: What they hear

Internship, backup job, low priority interview

Dress well ( light shirt + dark trousers )

Ask a personal question, no need to be gentle

How has your experience been with the company so far?

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