Today, including a cover letter as an attachment is the norm—whether as part of an online job application or in an email. Cover letter emails highlight your accomplishments and motivate the hiring manager to read your resume and set up an interview.
How to email a cover letter
Follow company instructions
Email cover letters can generally be sent one of two ways: as an email attachment or as the body of your email. Before sending your cover letter, check the company’s job application guidelines. Some companies prefer attachments, while others prefer it to be in the body of your email message. Keep in mind that if you don’t follow the employer’s instructions, your application may not be considered.
In less than 60 characters, include your full name and the job title.
Example: Cover Letter: Your Name for Job Title
Save your file correctly
Save your file as a .doc or .pdf to preserve the original appearance of your cover letter. Additionally, change the file name to First Name-Last Name-Cover-Letter (e.g. Alice-Smith-Cover-Letter.doc) to make it easier for the hiring manager to view your cover letter once they’ve downloaded it from the email.
Include a brief email message
Write a simple message in the body of the email to let the hiring manager know you’ve attached your cover letter. Never leave the email message blank, since it can confuse whoever opens it. Your short email message might look like:
Dear Ms. Garcia,
Please see my attached resume and cover letter for the [Job Title] position.
Let me know if you would like any more information.
Thank you for your consideration!
Jacob Kurtz
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