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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 a cover letter e-mail you can use that showcases language skills:
Cover Letter E-Mail Sample in Response to a Posted Job Opening
To: E-mail address specified in the job description, or the email address of a specific person in the company (Remember, check spelling!)
Subject: The job title in the advertisement and/or the job reference number (Be sure to CAPITALIZE THE JOB TITLE!)
Mr. or Mrs.______ (or use Director of Human Resources for ______ the Name of Company),
Today I saw your position of ‘English as a Second Language teacher’ at Coastal Carolina Community College advertised on the Daily News web site. I received my undergraduate degree in Education in 1989 and my Master’s degree in Education in 1992. I have been teaching at both the high school and community college level for the past twenty years. I have recently relocated to this area and feel my background is a solid fit for the position you have available.
In addition to the fact that I have taught for twenty years, I am bilingual myself. I have volunteered in the community where I am from, and have participated in outreach programs to increase the numbers of foreign students attending the community college. I love what I do, and would like the opportunity to sit down with you for an interview. My contact information is listed below.
Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Complete Address
Phone number
Cell number
E-mail Address
Keep in mind that the cover letter e-mail can be your first step in the door. Before sending your cover letter e-mail, you can have someone else proofread your e-mail, to make sure that you are making a good impression and differentiating your credentials and experience from those of other potential candidates. For more advice on writing a cover letter e-mail, read this post.
October 1, 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
September 30, 2009
Question: The company I want to work for has a bilingual customer service position open and that they need someone who speaks Spanish. I am totally fluent and the job description is exactly what I am looking for! The job post instructs candidates to apply by e-mail. Do I need a cover letter when applying this way? Is it less formal? Or should I just send over my resume?
Answer: Yes, you need to send an email in place of a formal cover letter! Your e-mail should enlighten the reader to the same points and should be just as well-written as a formal cover letter. (For tips on writing a formal cover letter that showcases your bilingual skills, read this post, this post and this post.) Your goal is the same: get the employer to be intrigued by you and to eagerly read your resume. What you have to say in this e-mail can be the deciding factor between you and an equally qualified candidate who might be the next resume in line.
Don’t just send your resume! The cover letter e-mail reveals much more to the employer than a resume alone does. The resume tells your history, your experience, and your past achievements. The cover letter e-mail provides you the opportunity to pinpoint how you can use all of this experience to fulfill what this company needs and to meet their goals. It should confirm that you are the right person for the job; the one person they have been looking for.
Check back for tips for writing a cover letter e-mail.
September 25, 2009
Here are some tips for writing an e-mail to a company inquiring about possible job openings when no openings have been advertised.
1. Address the email to a specific person. Use the internet or personal contacts to find out who does the hiring and to learn their email address. Or just make a quick phone call to the employer and find out. Don’t address the letter to “Dear Sir” or “Dear Madam”. When you do this, it says that you have not taken the time to do your homework. It indicates that you are just sending emails and resumes out to numerous employers and hoping one will stick. It does not look as if you have a high level of interest in this particular company.
2. Start your email off with an interesting sentence. For example, “My ten years of experience in _____ makes me an excellent match for a position in your _____ department.” Then be sure to mention how you became bilingual, such as, “I lived in Argentina for twelve years and am fluent in Spanish and English.” You can get more suggestions for how to do this by reading How to Write a Cover Letter that Showcases Your Bilingual Skills.
3. Make sure that your email is as well written as a formal cover letter would be. Make sure there are no misspelled words and that you have used proper grammar. Use your spell-check! Your goal is to encourage the employer to eagerly read your resume next. Use a conversational but professional tone.
Next we will discuss sending a cover letter e-mail for a specific job opening.
September 24, 2009
