When applying for a job especially
through email, you need to ask yourself two questions: "What's the best subject line for an email in
response to a job ad?" and
"Should you attach the cover letter to the email, or copy and paste it
into the body of the email?"
Best email subject line:
It's straightforward and informative. It tells the recipient who you are, what you're sending, and why you're sending it.
This isn't a concrete formula, however. Since some job ads require you mention a job reference ID number when you apply, you should substitute the name of the position with the number. Example: John Githinji CV for Sales Job REF #5527.
Best way to include your
cover letter:
Copy and paste your cover letter into
the body of the email.
Why is this preferred method?
Why is this preferred method?
Three reasons:
1.
It gives the recipient one
less attachment to open,
2.
It gets to the point
faster than writing the awkward "here is my CV and cover letter" and
3.
It gives you the ability
to make an impact as soon as the recipient opens your email.
Be sure to attach your CV to your
email. And as always, refer to the company's job posting and apply, using
whatever guidelines they specify. Adhering to the employer's guidelines will
not only ensure your documents get to the right place at the right time, it
will prove that you pay attention to details and follow instructions!
Now start applying for those jobs.
Now start applying for those jobs.
