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How do you ask professionally for advice?

Leia Doyle

How do you ask professionally for advice?

When you ask someone for advice, be specific about the kind of help you need (job hunting advice, career change advice, etc.), request a specific amount of time (1530 minutes is usually appropriate) and offer to call the person or meet at his or her office at his or her convenience.

How do you write advice?

Here are five key tips for structuring your letter of advice.

  1. Start with a summary.
  2. Present the problem and a range of potential solutions.
  3. Choose the best solution and provide step-by-step actions to take.
  4. Make it clear if you are making assumptions or need further information.

How do you ask for expert advice?

To avoid those consequences, here’s some guidance on how to ask for advice without annoying the other person:

  1. Start with a positive tone.
  2. Identify the type of advice you’re seeking.
  3. Come prepared with specific details.
  4. Ask the right person.
  5. Don’t ask everyone.
  6. Don’t assume you already know the answers.
  7. Be grateful.

What is correct Please advise or please advice?

Do you use “Please advice” or “Please advise”? Well, the correct phrase is actually “Please advise”. Some grammar experts say that “Please advise” must have an object after the phrase because advise is a transitive verb. But since it’s widely used (especially in email), “Please advise” is grammatically accepted.

What is the meaning of seeking advice?

verb. If you seek someone’s help or advice, you contact them in order to ask for it. [formal]

What phrases would you use to give advice?

Pre-intermediate

  • Have you tried …?
  • I (would) (strongly) suggest/advise that …
  • If I was/were you, I’d …
  • In my experience, works really well.
  • It’s generally best/a good idea to…
  • One idea is to …
  • One thing you could/should/have to do is …
  • The best/most important thing (to do) is to …

    Should you use advice in a sentence?

    should for advice, opinions

    • You should see the new James Bond movie. It’s great!
    • You should try to lose weight.
    • John should get a haircut.
    • He shouldn’t smoke.
    • What should I wear?
    • They should make that illegal.
    • There should be a law against that.
    • People should worry more about global warming.

      What do you write in a letter of advice?

      What is expertise advice?

      noun. advice given by someone who has studied a subject thoroughly or who is very skilled at a particular job.

      How Do You Talk to an expert?

      Here are 3 methods I use to communicate with experts.

      1. Sorry I didn’t get that. Be comfortable saying “sorry, I didn’t get that” as many times as needed.
      2. Say it in your own words. “So, what you’re saying is ….”
      3. Put your issue on the table.
      4. What’s your approach for communicating with experts?

      How do you use advice in a sentence?

      Examples of advice in a Sentence My advice is to sell your old car and get a new one. Take my advice and sell your old car. He needs advice from an expert. She’s been giving him some expert advice about investing.

      How do you write a request for advice?

      LETTERS ASKING FOR OR GIVING ADVICE

      1. Asking for advice.
      2. I am writing to ask if you could help me with ….
      3. I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice about ….
      4. I am writing to ask for your advice /I would be grateful if you could offer your advice ….
      5. Could you possibly offer your advice …..

      How do I reach a mentor for advice?

      How to ask someone to mentor you

      1. Schedule an initial conversation.
      2. Clearly describe the guidance you’re seeking (The Ask).
      3. Confirm your willingness to do the necessary work and follow-through.
      4. Acknowledge and respect the individual’s time.
      5. Note: If you don’t hear from them, follow-up, but don’t hound him or her.

      How do I ask for advice in an email?

      In your email:

      1. Schedule an initial conversation.
      2. Clearly describe the guidance you’re seeking (The Ask).
      3. Confirm your willingness to do the necessary work and follow-through.
      4. Acknowledge and respect the individual’s time.
      5. Note: If you don’t hear from them, follow-up, but don’t hound him or her.

      What’s the best way to ask for advice?

      Not everyone you ask for advice is looking for the same outcome as you are. Some might be giving you advice that’s best if you want your business to grow slowly and sustainably, or if you want to scale rapidly and sell the company, or attract new investors…the best course of action is often very different in all of these scenarios.

      What happens if you follow someone’s advice?

      At the end of the day, every decision you make is up to one person: you. If you follow someone’s advice and it hurts you, it’s not their fault. It’s yours. You executed on it. First, always take full responsibility for any course of action you choose.

      What happens if you write a letter asking for advice?

      The person you are asking for advice will be less likely to respond if you send them a very long and detailed letter. This is because they will have to spend significant time reading and understanding your letter.

      Why is asking for advice more effective than asking for feedback?

      In one study, we asked 200 people to offer input on a job application letter for a tutoring position, written by one of their peers. Some people were asked to provide this input in the form of “feedback,” while others were asked to provide “advice.” Those who provided feedback tended to give vague, generally praising comments.