Is having a Yahoo email address on your resume really that bad?

16 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 2,2024 at 12:32AM UTC

   Unlikely your email address is holding you back rather the content of your resume.

2. Barb HansenJuly 2,2024 at 12:53AM UTC

   In my opinion, it's the prefix of an email that can hold you back more than the email domain.

   john.doe@yahoo.com = no issues

   pinkspaghetti234564@yahoo.com = as a hiring manager, I would wonder why this person couldn't get a more professional email address.

3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 2,2024 at 12:55AM UTC

   OMG - make this flood of disinformation to jobseekers stop already.

   Things I care about on your resume:

   -your experience - what you did, where you did it, how long you did it for

   -your results

   -your education if it's a requirement for the position

   -if you're in the geographic parameters for the position or if you're willing to relocate

   -if you need visa sponsorship (technically not on the res but I need to assess for fit)

   Things i do not care about:

   Who your internet provider is.

   Jobseekers - please use your critical thinking skills when considering "advice" from dimfluencers and other assorted unqualified knuckleheads on the interwebs.

4. AnonymousJuly 2,2024 at 1:45AM UTC

   What?

5. AnonymousJuly 2,2024 at 12:13PM UTC

   No, if anyone is telling you different they're in their 20's. Let it go, focus on what you have to bring. If it's bothering you so much, I get it, create a gmail account that is only for jobs.

6. Jessica FerlandJuly 2,2024 at 12:40PM UTC

   I've also heard that having dated email addresses like aol.com ages people. Not sure how legit that is. However, I think it's more important that the full email address you use for job hunting is professional and not ridiculous. It's fun to have a fun or clever email address for personal emails, but professionally it takes away from everything else you have to add.

7. maria roseJuly 2,2024 at 3:36PM UTC

   I think it more depends on the name used on your @yahoo account—in terms of the “professionalism “. I have several email accounts addresses across the board. None have a wild unprofessional name which is more the issue than where you have an email address. It may be that Yahoo addresses may have a delay download capability because it is an older email account in today’s world. You should have a designated email address for all business emails and a email address for your personal use and not mix them together. There’s methods to be able to review all mail received via emails and keep the business separate from the personal too.

8. AnonymousJuly 3,2024 at 12:35PM UTC

   If you plan to work in IT, yes the hiring manager will notice if you still have an AOL account on your resume. It shows you are not current with technology.

9. Melissa Boillot, SHRM - SCPJuly 3,2024 at 1:02PM UTC

   Yahoo does filter a lot of emails into junk and I have noticed that candidates with yahoo accounts often state they didn’t receive emails we sent. I recommend setting up an email account specifically dedicated to your job search that you check daily and is only your name to ensure it is professional. Good luck!

10. AnonymousJuly 3,2024 at 1:52PM UTC

    If your resume stands out as stellar and amazing accomplishments, I don't think having a NORTH POLE email address would pose an issue.

11. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJuly 3,2024 at 2:28PM UTC

    No! Its a small detail and I wouldn't overthink it.

12. AnonymousJuly 3,2024 at 4:20PM UTC

    Is it your name and not something silly likesexybeast69@yahoo.com? If yes then you are probably ok.

    I mostly see gmail these days so you could set up a free account if the yahoo part makes you nervous.

13. AnonymousJuly 3,2024 at 5:59PM UTC

    No. I'm a professional and use a professional name.

14. Danielle BlugrindJuly 3,2024 at 5:52PM UTC

    I created a unique email address just for job hunting. It made it easy to ensure I didn't miss any responses or notifications about positions, and I could customize it to the situation at hand. I just used gmail.

15. JJJuly 4,2024 at 1:05AM UTC

    How do you define “really?”

16. Maggie SoldanoJuly 4,2024 at 2:54PM UTC

    I have a yahoo address, so I know exactly what you're asking. If you're worried, try running a test. Create a free gmail account and see if you get a better response.

    As a Yahoo user, I separate my business/career and personal email accounts. I use Yahoo for purchases and personal stuff, and Gmail for job hunting, etc. It just makes it easier to filter for business stuff if I don't have to sort through all the purchase receipts and spammy emails I get on Yahoo due to my browsing behavior.

    I found an article that gives some other advice that could help. (You may already be doing this, of course, but just in case.)

    • Use a simple, professional email address with your first and last name (e.g., firstname.lastname@email.com).
    • Avoid nicknames or slang.
    • Avoid numbers or special characters in your email address to keep it professional.