Job application email

Submitted by Christine Dr. …
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Career Management

I need advice on how write the email message that I  send with my job application (with resume, cover letter, etc attached)?

Is the email the same as my cover letter which I address to the recruiter directly?

Or do I ask that the email please be forwarded to that person?

Cheers,

Christine

Submitted by Johanne Lemaire on Wednesday August 7th, 2013 1:14 pm

 Hi Christine,
in applying for a job by email, am I correct in my understanding that you are applying for a job that has been advertised?
In the job advert, what directions did they include?
In absence of directions in the job ad, or on the company website, I suggest these guidelines for the actual email text:
1) Make it easy for your reader:
-opening attachments is a nuisance
--> keep it to one attachment (cover letter and resume in one file, in pdf to be sure it shows up the same on mac and PC)
2) Make it very clear what the content of the email is
--> use a clear subject line
--> keep the email very short
--> include:
* the job you are applying for
* any earlier contact you have had or a reference for the application,
* mentioning your attachments
3) include a greeting and your contact details at the end
 
 

Submitted by T Sprinkle on Thursday August 8th, 2013 12:12 am

I've run into the same situation and have typically used the email body for my cover letter text.  This basically covers what J_LEMAIRE mentioned - with the exception of not being short. 
Good luck!
E
 

Submitted by Don Minter on Thursday August 8th, 2013 12:52 am

The email body should be where the cover letter text is located. The only attachment should be the resume.