I’ve started my job/internship search and therefore have had occasion to communicate with a number of journalists, mostly via e-mail. A trend I’ve noticed is that once I’ve made initial contact, addressing my e-mail to Mr. _____ , there is a very strong objection to the title.
One journalist jokingly (I think) threatened to kill me if I addressed him that way again. Oh, by the way, so far this response has only been observed in males.
I’m not calling you Mr. cause you’re older than I, or because I’m sucking up. It’s either a) I actually respect you, or b) I don’t know you or a combination of the two. Every “how to get hired” guide in the world requires the use of a title until otherwise specified.
Yes, most journalists are an informal bunch, but when it comes to job inquiries, better safe than sorry.
So don’t get your panties in a bunch when I start with Mister. I’m just c.m.a.
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When not knowing, I sometimes go with just plain “Greetings”. Of course, I haven’t looked for a job in about 8 years.
Wow, what chutzpah! I’d rather you called me “mr.” or “ms.” than mispelled my first name (which happens all too often, unfortunately).
That said, I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting an internship.
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