Everyone
is emailing resumes these days—but are they doing it correctly? Here
are a few rules to follow when you are emailing your resume.
•Send
your resume in the format requested in the job posting. Usually this
will be Word or .txt format (not .pdf unless specifically requested).
•Make
sure you are using the correct email address. If you make any mistake
in the recipient’s address, the email will not arrive—and you may not be
notified.
•Do not send unsolicited emails to random addresses (for example, CEO@company.com).
Most companies have software that will bar you from reaching that
address and most employees are well aware of the dangers of opening
unsolicited email.
•Check the job posting for information on what to put in the subject line of the email.
•If
the job posting does not give directions about the subject line,
include the position ID or name (for example, “Resume for Junior
Accountant Position”).
•Write
a professional cover email and include the same content as you would in
a cover letter. The rule here is that a cover email might not be read
but a blank email or one filled with emoticons is not professional.
•Make sure your content information is included in your email just as it appears on your resume.
•Send your email from a professional email address (for example, jjones@yahoo.com), not the one you use for friends and family (for example, dudeandbabe@yahoo.com).
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