Job Applications Via Email

When applying for jobs via email, write your cover letter in the body of an email message.

Making a revision and correct the misspellings of your email for grammar (do not trust spell check software). Remember, this is your opportunity to make a critical first impression; even an emailed note needs to be professional and error-free.

Be brief and to the point. Your cover letter should not be any longer than 2 or 3 short paragraphs.

Make sure you placed a signature with your full name, email address and phone number.

Include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.

Be sure that your email address/screen name has a professional tone.

If the job posting asks you to send an attachment, send your resume as an MSWord document. Many employers do not admit attachments. In these cases, paste your resume into your email message. Use a simple font and remove the fancy formatting. Send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting works. If everything looks good, resend to the employer.

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