A couple new features were just added to JobCannon that affect sending emails to your contacts.  Both features can be found on the “Email My Network” screen after logging into JobCannon.

The first feature is the “Send Test Email” button, which allows you to quickly send the current message to your email address (as listed in your JobCannon account).  This allows you to see the email exactly as your contacts would.

The second feature allows you to disable the opt-in/opt-out links at the bottom of an email sent to your contact(s).  Normally when reaching out to your network via email, JobCannon requests that each person opt-in or opt-out of further communication.  This allows you to only contact those who are willing to help with your job search.  However, one JobCannon user pointed out that it’s not desirable to send an email to some types of contacts with the opt-in/opt-out footer.  For example, when mailing a resume + cover letter to a hiring manager, attaching those links is undesired.  Thus, we have added a check box on the “Email My Network” page,

[ ]  Disable opt-in/out links in the outgoing email (5 or fewer contacts only).

Leaving this box unchecked will include the opt-in/opt-out footer, whereas checking this box will remove those links from the footer.  Note that this feature is only allowed for five or fewer contacts email at one time; if more than five contacts are selected, the check box will be cleared and the opt-in/opt-out footer will be included.

Thanks to our JobCannon users for their feedback!