what do you write in the email that you send the cover letter, resume, references with?

Question

kind of a mini-cover letter? or just, "dear __, this is my application. thanks."?

Answer 1

Be sure to incude contact information, the position hired for and the format of the resume/cover letter. Most people will be able to know by looking, but some old timers are computer illiterate and may not know what or how you are sending your files.

Answer 2

Most employers receive so many resumes in response to every job posting that you should try to make it as easy as possible for them to understand what you are trying to do.

Give them a good reason to look at your resume. Unless the employer has specifically asked you for a separate cover letter file, make your e-mail message your cover letter. It's a waste of time to read a mini-cover letter followed by the real cover letter, so just convert the mini into the real one.

* Specify which job you are applying for, by job title and identification number if there is one.

It's also often helpful to let them know where you found it (newspaper, Monster, CareerBuilder, etc.) and the date you saw it.

* Briefly summarize your qualifications for the job and how you meet their requirements.

* Close with your contact information (cell phone number if you are currently employed),

Note: DON'T send your references in an introductory message! Save those for later, probably during an interview, unless they ask you for them sooner.

Follow up! E-mail, particularly a message from someone new to the employer's e-mail system and containing an attachment, may be diverted by the employer's spam filter software before anyone gets a chance to see it. Use that as a reason to call to find out if they received your resume and also ask what the status of the job is. OR, follow up with printed versions of your message/cover letter and resume snail-mailed to them, indicating when and to whom you previously e-mailed them.

If you have sent the message from an e-mail account that is not your primary account, be sure to check it often (including the "junk mail" folder!) for employer responses. If you can control your own spam filter, add the employer's domain name to the "friends" list to minimize the possibility that an answer will end up in the junk mail.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi Nemo_liber,

As an HR manager, I received many applications by e-mail. Honestly, I don't really read the e-mail itself because I'm more interested in the application and resume. Besides, many applicants just repeat what they already say in their application.

But if I could choose, I would like to receive an e-mail that says something like this:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

I'm writing to you to apply for a position in your company. For your consideration, please find attached the following files:
- myapplication.doc, containing my application, and
- myresume.doc, containing my resume.

Thank you."

That will help me to make sure I receive everything that you sent. The rule of thumb is, as long as it's simple and polite, I'm sure your e-mail is fine.

Hope this will help. Good luck!

Answer 4

Dear X,

Attached you will find my resume and cover letter for the position of super genius at your firm. Please feel free to contact me if there's any problem detaching or opening the files. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this exciting position.

Sincerely,
Me.


Don't use "enclosed", use "attached".

Answer 5

Pretend you were walking in the front door of the company you were applying at and greeting the receptionist; what would you say to that person?

A pleasant greeting and an explanation why you were there.

[Remember to show enthusiasm in all correspondence.]