Technology and ease of communication has changed almost every aspect of our lives, including communicating and interacting with prospective employers.
While a few years ago an employee could only communicate manually or via the telephone, today a person can interact more easily with the help of the email and the Internet.
Therefore, you have to ensure that the resume that you send to the prospective employer is the perfect resume you could come up with. Along with the resume, there is another important piece of documentation that is reviewed closely during the hiring process – the email cover letter.
This article discusses the importance of including an email cover letter when submitting a resume, gives some tips on how to write an email cover letter and provides two email cover letter samples.
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Why should you include email cover letters for a job application?
The cover letter is not a new aspect, as it existed even when the interaction between prospective employer and employee was via regular mail, of course, with the advent of the digital age, the format and type of cover letter has changed a bit and given rise to the email cover letter.
In fact, there are so many job portals available today that one may not even have to step out of the house until scheduling the first job interview. Needless to say, these job portals prefer a systematic and concise resume and other related collateral (i.e. cover letter by email) so that the applicant can be well presented and therefore hired.
It is well known that the companies that do post their job openings on these websites have a lot of options that they can choose from – to process only the best of the resumes and to give a chance of an interview to certain candidates.
A solid email cover letter serves as an introduction of your resume to a potential employer – this cover letter briefly describes your compatibility for the position in question.
You may also add some points that are already written in your resume, such as: skills, education and years of experience.
Therefore, writing an email resume cover letter serves the purpose of making personal contact between the prospective employer and yourself.
Here are some points to consider for the email cover letter:
- Address the cover letter to the person who would be interviewing or hiring you.
- Do not copy from the Internet or anywhere else.
- Write naturally.
- Be concise.
- Describe your job experience and professional mission and vision in one sentence or short paragraph.
Email Cover Letter Samples for a Resume Submission
The following is the format of an email cover letter, and two samples of email cover letters that you can use during your job search:
1st email cover letter sample for a resume:
To,
The HR Department,
Grey-yards Media Entertainment
Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]
I have recently come across your Sales Manager job posting on the (job portal). I would be interested in applying for this position.
I have vast experience in sales, with more than ten years of experience in(ABC).
Currently, I am employed as the Sales and Marketing Director in one of the leading Internet Media companies in the US.
Please find enclosed my resume. My resume provides up-to-date information on my background and qualifications.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Thanks and Kind Regards,
Your Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Name]
Here is a 2nd resume cover letter example:
To,
The General Manager,
Procurement Division,
ABC Company
New York
Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]
This is in reference to the job posting by your company in the (Job Board), dated February 19th , 2010. I have gone through the job description and find that my work skills and the job requirements may be a good match.
I have been working for the past five years in the procurement department of (the current company). I held the position of Senior (position) in the said company.
I completed my education (DEF Education Institution). My professional education was obtained from the (ABC of Science, Location).
My updated resume is enclosed for your review.
I look forward to speaking with you soon about this employment opportunity,
Your Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Name]
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