Job applications
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:55 pmJob Applications Via Email
Tips for Email Job Applications
Proofread your email for grammar and spelling (do not trust spell check software). Remember, this is your chance to make a critical first impression; even an emailed note needs to be professional and error-free.
Be brief and to the point. Your cover letter should not be any longer than two or three short paragraphs.
Make sure you include a signature with your full name, email address and phone number.
Include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.
Be sure that your email address has a professional tone.
If the job posting asks you to send an attachment, send your resume as an MSWord or PDF document. Many employers do not accept attachments. In these cases, paste your resume into your email message. Use a simple font and remove the fancy formatting. Send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting works. If everything looks good, resend to the employer.
Tips for Email Job Applications
Proofread your email for grammar and spelling (do not trust spell check software). Remember, this is your chance to make a critical first impression; even an emailed note needs to be professional and error-free.
Be brief and to the point. Your cover letter should not be any longer than two or three short paragraphs.
Make sure you include a signature with your full name, email address and phone number.
Include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.
Be sure that your email address has a professional tone.
If the job posting asks you to send an attachment, send your resume as an MSWord or PDF document. Many employers do not accept attachments. In these cases, paste your resume into your email message. Use a simple font and remove the fancy formatting. Send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting works. If everything looks good, resend to the employer.