The headline on your CV, online profile, and your email communications is essentially grabs the attention of the recipient.  It helps them decided whether they should go on to read your message or not. It creates your first impression on the reader and sets the tone for the rest of the document. As important as a headline is, it is surprisingly the most overlooked aspect of correspondence. Following are some tips to create headlines that get your manager’s attention:

• Keep it short and sweet

Headlines are not meant to be long sentences, let alone paragraphs. As the name entails, a headline should be short and concise. The purpose of a headline is to state, very briefly, what the purpose of your communication is and how it is relevant to your manager.

• Choose your words wisely

A headline needs to grab the manager’s attention, so design it around the goal you want to achieve. Identify important keywords and put relevant details so your boss knows it’s important.

• Make headlines relevant

Don’t use the same headline for different communications with your manager. Even if the topic is similar, make sure you make reach headline unique and specific to the message. Your headline should be fresh and highly relevant to the subject at hand. This way your headlines will catch the manager’s eye.

• Exhibit your strengths

Your headline should convey your strengths and expertise. You should always sound like a figure of authority if the topic at hand is your forte. Even if you’re unsure about certain aspects, be confident when communicating with your manager.   Remember, good headlines are succinct, attention-grabbing and sharp. Use them for the effective marketing tool they are and get noticed by your higher-ups. We offer a terrific 2-day workshop called Writing Dynamics ™. Writing Dynamics ™ will give you a writing system allowing you to get the best out of your business writing. Click here for more. [traininglist slug=”writing-dynamics-2-day”]  ]]>