Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

068: How to write emails people respond to using the GAIN framework

May 6, 2024

Learn how to improve email communication with the GAIN framework, focusing on clarity and conciseness. Discover the importance of anchors in cold messaging and effective email closings. Enhance your communication skills and boost response rates with actionable tips and strategies

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Craft concise and specific messages using the GAIN framework for increased response rates.

Avoid long messages and unclear intent by following specific guidance for effective communication.

Deep dives

Treating Your Career as a Product

To advance your career, it is crucial to treat it as a product, emphasizing intentional design and marketing strategies. Similar to physical or digital products, positioning yourself effectively towards employers, bosses, colleagues, or clients is vital. Joining a masterclass on career advancement underscores the importance of being strategic in creating and promoting your professional persona.

Effective Communication Strategy

01:38

Introduction

3min

Crafting Clear and Effective Email Messages Using the GAIN Framework

4min

Effective Cold Messaging: Anchors and Intent

3min

Effective Email Communication Tips and Closings

2min

Enhancing Email Communication with the GAIN Framework

4min

Struggling with getting responses to your cold messages? Discover a straightforward approach to crafting communication that's more likely to get you a reply. This episode dives into a four-part structure called the GAIN framework, designed to hone your messages to be concise, clear, and effective. Learn why keeping things short is critical and how specificity in your queries can significantly up your chances of receiving the response you need. Plus, avoid common mistakes like overly long messages or unclear intent that might be sending your emails straight to the ignored pile.

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00:00 Be clear, concise, and specific in messaging.

05:45 Use strong anchor when reaching out professionally.

09:18 Efficient email communication framework for networking.

10:32 Use GAIN framework for clearer, impactful messages.

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Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

068: How to write emails people respond to using the GAIN framework

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Treating Your Career as a Product

Crafting Effective Messages

Enhancing Message Clarity and Connection

Effective Communication Strategy

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts