From 878bd251dde2337e57ff6d80f315c1bbd044b784 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jia-Bin Huang Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:02:24 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update cold-emails.md --- cold-emails.md | 21 +++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/cold-emails.md b/cold-emails.md index 397ca6b..3eadf81 100644 --- a/cold-emails.md +++ b/cold-emails.md @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ How do we write an effective cold email? Check out the thread below for some ideas. + ## Contents Your email should contain the following four elements. @@ -17,7 +18,8 @@ Your email should contain the following four elements. - Context/Connection: "You killed my father." - Call for action: "Prepare to die." -![Figures](https://media1.tenor.com/images/d3b447a59b28f46ffa1d48c38a293a2c/tenor.gif?itemid=9985166) + +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127597993-dd517966-7685-481d-9adb-3892096d230e.mp4 ## Greeting @@ -39,14 +41,16 @@ A simple one would work. My name is NAME. I am a POSITION from AFFILIATION. I am Provide SPECIFIC context, personal connection, background information in your email. Do your homework! -![Figures]() - +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127597929-7bc7c8db-602e-4340-a544-9d6b29979e1c.mp4 + ## Call for action Spell out what you expect the recipient to do after reading the email. Make it ACTIONABLE (e.g., set up a short meeting, answer a question, or prepare to die). -![Figures]() + +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127598163-446fa368-375b-4c97-a5ff-f5fe27fcbc70.mp4 + ## Consistent format @@ -54,22 +58,23 @@ This pitfall is quite common in inquiry emails from prospective students. Ex: "I am fascinated by your work and ." where paper titles are of inconsistent font type/sizes. This almost surely indicates that you are sending massive emails. -![Figures]() +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127598224-54e9863b-442d-4de7-8efe-3db8b05b922e.mp4 ## Your name Make sure that you full name "in English" appears as the sender. Don't use your favorite anime character's name or some unmemorable ID (e.g., A90291053@school.edu). -![Figures]() +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127598270-0cee3271-1f30-42c1-9c78-e0e3c25bf568.mp4 + ## Make it clear and structured Emails are not just plain texts. Make the main points stand out using bold/italic fonts. Itemize your talking points to make the email easier to read. -![Figures]() +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127598333-8d5c64fd-2e41-4899-958a-84e4b2ea290a.mp4 ## Quality For prospective students looking for advisors, remember that your email is a WRITING SAMPLE. If your email is not clear or has lots of errors, it could actually hurt your case. Revise the emails before you send them. -![Figures]() +https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/987204/127598384-c4f1fc83-e479-4b74-9f6a-1afaa4e70e83.mp4