It takes more than just producing a standout resume and acing interviews to land a job. The pre-interview dance in the digital age begins with one important step: sending the hiring manager an email.
This email is your initial impression; use it to differentiate yourself from the competition and land that coveted interview invitation. So how do you write an email that makes a lasting impression, presents you as a valuable asset, and puts you under pressure? Learn how to craft the perfect email for an interview landing with these professional ideas.
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The Hook That Grabs Attention (with examples)
Put an end to polite salutations such as “Dear Hiring Manager.” Your value offer should be succinctly summarized in your subject line. Consider this as a brief headline.
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Emphasize a useful ability or accomplishment:
“Mobile App Developer with X Years Experience in Your Industry Eager to Contribute” “SEO Specialist Proven to Drive 20% Traffic Growth – Can I Help Your Brand?”
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Mention a particular job requirement:
“Data Analyst Offering Solutions for Your Growth Metrics Challenge”
“Passionate Educator Aligned with Your STEM Outreach Initiative”
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Be imaginative and captivating :
“From Fan to Employee: Passionate Marketer Ready to Ignite Your Brand”
“The Missing Piece to Your Puzzle :
Creative Copywriter with a Voice for Your Products”
Recall that you only have a few seconds to catch their interest. Make it worthwhile!
The Body :
Building Your Case (In-depth breakdown)
Your email isn’t a novel, but it should tell a compelling story. Here’s what to include:
A customized introduction (illustrated):
Tell them how you found the job opening and how your experience fits in with the company’s values or mission. Research is important!
“I saw your LinkedIn job posting for [Job Title] and was struck right away by [Company’s accomplishment or initiative].” I am certain that I have the knowledge and experience you want as a [Your position/career level] with [X years] of experience in [Relevant profession].”
The individual expresses their admiration for the organization’s commitment to its values and is eager to learn more about the job opportunity and how they can contribute to the success of the team.
The individual expresses their admiration for the organization’s commitment to its values and is eager to learn more about the job opportunity and how they can contribute to the success of the team.
The individual expresses their admiration for the organization’s commitment to its values and is eager to learn more about the job opportunity and how they can contribute to the success of the team.
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The Final Details :
Bringing Your Professionalism to the Next Level (plus some extra advice)
Please proofread everything again! Grammatical mistakes and typos shout unprofessionalism. Emails should be brief-no more than three to four paragraphs-and formatted and spoken in a formal manner. Recall that this is how people will perceive you, therefore present a positive image!
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Formatting advice :
To make important abilities and accomplishments easier to understand, highlight them with bold language or bullet points.
Use online resources such as Grammarly or ask a friend to provide a second set of eyes when proofreading.
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Professional tone tip :
Steer clear of superfluous language, emojis, and acronyms.
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Bonus Tips:
Strategically attach your resume :
Please only attach your resume if the job posting clearly requests it. If not, volunteer to send it at someone’s request.
Show thankfulness and excitement :
Express your sincere enthusiasm for the chance and express gratitude to the recruiting manager for their time.
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Conclusion
The individual expresses their admiration for the organization’s commitment to its values and is eager to learn more about the job opportunity and how they can contribute to the success of the team.
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