Google Suite

We find it very useful to use Google G Suite for sheets, calendars, forms and meet. In order to optimise Google Suite, it is best to provide your applicants with a personal Google account ([username]@yourdomain.com), which is your identity within your company/industry. You can use this account to sign in to both internal (e.g. 'slack') and external apps and services (through single sign-on).

Slack

Slack is best used for internal communication. This gives us all the ability to stalk each other, use GIFs, work on Slack-bots, etc. It comes as a web app, iOS app, Android App, OSX app and Windows app. This allows all users to download the apps for your platforms of choice. With this link you can create your own Slack account with your @yourdomain account (the benefits of single sign-on). You can join all the relevant channels of your choice. Slack can also be a big distraction, so make sure to **check out the do-not-disturb-functionalities.**

Sendgrid

SendGrid is an SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, service provider. SMTP is the method through which internet servers send email messages. Like many SMTP providers, SendGrid offers the use of their mail servers to send your emails. This is an excellent option for sending large volumes of emails, where having to do so manually would take a significant amount of time and effort.

The first step in using SendGrid's services is to create your account. By going on the SendGrid website, you can sign up and see their offers on multiple pricing models.

How to Send Emails Via SendGrid's API

• The actual process of sending the emails is done through SendGrid's API. But before you can use the API, you'll need to set up an API key.
• From your dashboard view, select "Settings", then select "API Keys". Choose "Create API Key" and select the permissions you want the key to have (I gave mine full permissions, just to avoid issues).
• Once you have the key, save it somewhere safe as you will not be able to access it again.

Now that you have the API key, you'll need to set up the code to use the /mail/send endpoint. You can write the code manually, or use one of the helper libraries such as SendGrid's Node.js package.

When using the Node.js package, you set the values for your email as follows:

• to: The address to send the email to.
• from: The address to send the email from. This should match your settings in the Sender Authentication.
• subject: The subject of your email.