Acing Rapid Communication with Employers

Particularly for leadership openings, hiring managers expect a high degree of professionalism and responsiveness from the moment they interact with an applicant.  But for applicants, these two standards should not comprise a zero-sum game: a quick response to a prospective employer should never come across as colloquial or worse disrespectful.  Avoid greetings like "Hey" and always sign emails with at least a "Thanks" and your name, even when firing off a rapid reply via mobile. (Note: two-word endings like "My Best" or "Many thanks" usually earn far more than double the impressive points.)  Yes, employers want a quick response, but the moment they infer even a hint of rudeness — regardless of your true intent — you will find yourself in the worst place to be during an application: under the microscope.