During your job search, you will need, not only a stellar resume but three important emails or letters. The first is the cover letter or email that accompanies your resume when you send it out to recruiters and hiring managers. This letter must: Clearly show your contact information—and that information should exactly match what is on your resume. Identify the position you are applying for in the subject line (for an email) or in a separate Re: line on your… Read More
Professional Email Cover Letters for Your Resume
Your resume is often sent as an attachment to an email. An email cover letter establishes closer contact with a hiring manager or recruiter. It may not be read, but it certainly will not be read if it does not exist! Your email cover letter should have the following parts: Header: Use the same header as in your resume. This conveys a professional image if it is a print cover letter. Salutation: Like formal cover letters, email cover letters should… Read More
Resume Cover Letter or Email: Five Tips That Make a Difference
A resume cover letter or email is always a good idea. It might not be read, but you fail to send one, you could lose a great opportunity to make yourself stand out. Your resume cover letter or email should be in the same font as your resume and should contain exactly the same content information. The subject line or reference line should include information identifying the job you are applying for: the job title or job reference number exactly… Read More
Emailing Your Resume
Everyone is emailing resumes these days—but are they doing it correctly? Here are a few rules to follow when you are emailing your resume. Send your resume in the format requested in the job posting. Usually this will be Word or .txt format (not .pdf unless specifically requested). Make sure you are using the correct email address. If you make any mistake in the recipient’s address, the email will not arrive—and you may not be notified. Do not send unsolicited… Read More
How to Organize a Cover Letter/Email
Cover letters and emails are important; some hiring managers and recruiters ignore them but others expect them. Why take the chance? Cover letters give you the opportunity to show off your communication skills, direct the hiring manager’s or recruiter’s attention to important accomplishments and facts, and add detail that might not be appropriate for your resume (for example, salary range if the company requires that information as part of your application). A cover letter or email is normally one page… Read More
