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Bilingual Job Search Tips: Sample Inquiry E-mail

September 30, 2009

Whether you are sending an e-mail to inquire about or apply for a position, your e-mail needs to complement your resume in style and in print.  Make sure it looks like it is a part of your resume, not an afterthought.

Following is an example of an inquiry email you can use if you are bilingual:

Inquiry E-mail Sample:

To: email address for the Human Resources department  (Addressing the e-mail to a specific person is preferable.)

Subject: Nursing Educator Position

Mr. or Mrs.______ (or use Director of Human Resources for ______ the Name of Company),

My background in the fields of Nursing and Education makes me a good fit for a Nursing Educator position at your hospital.  In addition, I am fluent in both English and Spanish.  Therefore I could teach Nursing to your employees who have a bilingual background, or who use English as a second language.

I understand the increasing need for employees in this area of the country to service the Latino population.  As an Educator, I could not only teach Nursing skills to the staff, but also teach them basic Spanish for the workplace.  Being bilingual has been beneficial to my current employer, while working as a Nurse in the Emergency Room.  Often, sick and injured patients come into the ER and no one is able to understand what they are trying to communicate.  Understanding their language can be the difference between life and death.

It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume for your consideration.  I feel that my skills, along with your reputation as the top hospital in the Miami/Dade area would be a great match!  My contact information is below.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Jane Doe
Complete Address
Phone number
Cell number
E-Mail address

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