One of the things many people fail to realize that while certain job application are posted on the net , and you correspond through the internet, formal and professional language is not needed. WRONG. Your email address, for one, must be professional sounding as well as any instant messenger ID you might be using. So it is best that you have your own dedicated email and instant messenger account (whether for Yahoo Messenger, AOL, or MSN) that all have professional sounding names – which are preferably your name, to avoid confusion. This also prevents from any confusion that might ensue if your application and professional messages mix with your personal emails and messages. You’ll also tend to receive less spam, because you’re only using your emails for professional purposes. It’s not trouble, since there are many free emails and IM’s also are free of charge.