Email ("electronic mail") is a way of communicating through the Internet. Today, email is used often instead of the US mail in applying for jobs, sending information to employers, and receiving responses. Email is capable of sending pictures and attached files. Below you will find information about setting up an email address to use in your job search.

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General email tips, tutorials, and best practices

• Email at a Glance - A set of frequently asked questions about email, designed for beginners. Number 5, Anatomy of an Email Message might be of particular interest if you've never seen an email before.
• Top 26 Most Important Rules of Email Etiquette - List of some important email best practices with links for more information about each one.
• How to Write an Email Cover Letter - Quick video with some simple tips for how to write an effective email cover letter.

Product-specific help

• Create a New Hotmail Email Address - A tutorial with screenshots to walk you through the process of creating a Hotmail email address.
• Yahoo Mail Help - Comprehensive, searchable documentation for the Yahoo Mail product.