For your class project, you’ll put your new skills into action by organizing a sample Gmail inbox. This hands-on project will help you practice the core techniques of email management and show potential clients that you know what you’re doing!

Your task:

Create a new Gmail account (or use an existing one you don’t mind practicing with).
Simulate a messy inbox by either importing sample emails (we’ll provide a downloadable file or you can copy in old/unread emails).
Apply the skills you’ve learned:
- Organize emails using labels, stars, and folders
- Set up filters and rules to automate sorting
- Archive or delete irrelevant messages
- Compose a professional email reply to a sample client message
- Add a signature and customize Gmail settings for efficiency

Share your work:

Take screenshots of:

Your organized Gmail inbox (with folders/labels visible)
A filter or rule you’ve created
A professional email draft you’ve written (blur any personal info)

Upload the screenshots to the Project Gallery along with a short reflection on what you learned and how you’ll apply this with future clients.

Tip:

Don’t worry about being perfect—this is your space to learn, experiment, and get feedback. The more effort you put in, the more confident you'll feel offering email management as a service!

Munirah Maulid

Virtual Assistant

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