7 Tips for Better Email #CoverLetters Use the Subject Line It is vitally important that you utilize the subject line of your email. Subject lines should not be bland and boring. They need to reference the specific job you are applying for, and possibly something about yourself, such as “Experienced CPA Interested in Accounting Lead Position.” Use title casing. Write a Unique Letter You should still write a professional cover letter that you attach to your email. Your email letter should be unique and not contain any of the same sentences in your cover letter. It is easily possible that the hiring manager goes straight from your email to your cover letter, and if they do, you do not want them to re-read something they have already written. Keep it Short Remember that you will have an actual cover letter attached to the email, so there is no reason to write a completely new cover letter for your email. Instead, simply write something that resembles a cover letter but is far briefer. Mention Your Resume and Cover Letter At the end of your email, mention that you have both of your cover letter and resume attached. This will accomplish two things. First, it ensures they realize there is an additional cover letter to read. Second, if for any reason they are not attached, the employer knows to ask for them. It is not uncommon for employers to receive emails that say “please hire me” without any intention of sending a resume. Stay Professional Your email letter should be as professional as your cover letter. Mention the job you are applying for, where you found it, and list your best qualities that make you an ideal candidate. Follow General Cover Letter Tips The same tips that are used for writing cover letters apply to emails too. Don’t use clichés, don’t simply regurgitate your resume, etc. You do not need to write the complete cover letter, but you should at least keep the writing style in mind. Make it Readable If possible, stay away from huge, bulky, single paragraph writing. It is better to use multiple paragraphs or bullet points or anything else that adds to readability.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:11:11 +0000
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