Your resume is your golden ticket to getting interviews when you’re looking for a new job. However, the layout in which you present yourself on a resume is just as important. When you send your resume, getting that point written correctly and professionally before the employer can really make a difference to distinguishing yourself from others.
Be concise URI like subject
Operators are poised to see the subject line first, so you want it to be just right. Having a simple subject makes it easier for the employer to figure out what your email is about. A bit of example layout you could go off is:
Ex: “Marketing Manager Application — Jane Doe.” This instantly informs the hiring manager the intent of your email and will help them organize their applications a bit.
Always start the email with a more respectful salutation to address the hiring manager by their name if you know it. Enter the name of an HR employee if there is a contact person in the job posting.
Personalize your email towards the job posting
Also, if the job post doesn’t tell a different story, save your resume in PDF format. PDFs keep your format the same on any device and email.
Check All Your Attachments and for Errors
But, before you hit “Send,” read through your email one more time to check over typos and grammatical errors —and most importantly that you’ve actually attached your resume. Not putting your resume in the email is a little like not attaching your pants to an application, it’s just gonna make you look bad.
If you have not heard from your recruiter, follow up with an appropriate follow-up email a week or two later. Reinforce why you want the job, and ask if they have an update for where you stand in their process. Make it concise and businesslike.
Sending an email with your resume attached is one of the most dynamic skills you will incorporate while applying for jobs. You will be able to send a professional and polite email following the steps I described above. Be sure to personalize your message, proofread everything carefully and always attach all of the required documents before you hit send. You are one step closer to your dream job with a good email.