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Cover Letter Tips: How to Write a Cover Letter E-mail

September 29, 2009

Here are some tips for writing a cover letter e-mail to a company that has advertised a job opening and requested applications via e-mail.

1. Tailor your e-mail to the the specific company and the specific position you are applying for. Do some homework on the company you are targeting.  Learn all you can about who they are, what they are trying to achieve, who comprises their customer base, what their products or services are, and who their competitors are.  That way, your e-mail can more specifically describe how your skills help them meet their goals. (For suggestions, check out some sample cover letter paragraphs here and here.)

2. Be sure to follow the employer’s directions for sending your information. List the position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail, and include a reference code if directed. If the employer allows you to attach your resume, do so.

3. Pay attention to detail. Make sure to include all of your contact information within the body of the e-mail.  Check your spelling and grammar. Then, send a copy of the e-mail to yourself first, to make sure the formatting works. If everything looks good, send it on to the employer.

4. Be proactive, follow up, and stay positive! Don’t forget to thank the employer for their time and consideration in reviewing your documents.  And ask for an interview.  This is your chance to tell them you are eagerly waiting to hear from them in order to set up an interview.

Filed under: Resumes & Letters

Tags: bilingual skills, cover letter, cover letter tips, Job Hunting, job search