Email Subject Line and Message for Job Application

Email Subject Line and Message for Job Application  

Why the Subject Line Is Important

The subject line (along with the name or email address of the sender) is the first thing people see while scanning their inboxes. Because emails can contain viruses, as well as irrelevant information, busy people rarely open all their email. The decision to open — or delete — an email is made based mainly on the subject line and the sender.

When you leave the subject line blank, your email may end up marked as spam or deleted.

Since recipients may not be familiar with your name, the subject line is also an opportunity to introduce yourself. This is the first step to making a strong first impression so that your resume is opened and read.

Email Subject Line Examples

For inspiration, here are several examples of clear, to-the-point subject lines:

Administrative Assistant Job - Your Name

Job Inquiry - Your Name

Managing Director Position-- Your Name

Job Posting #321: District Sales Manager- Your Name

Communications Director Position - Your Name

Application for Sales Associate- Your Name

Inquiry - Your Name

Social Media Expert Seeking New Opportunity

Marketing Director Looking for Next Role - 10 years experience- Your Name

Research Assistant Resume

Referral - Your Name

Referred by FirstName LastName

Informational Interview Request - XYZ College Student

Thank You - Job Title Interview

Meeting Follow Up - Subject of Meeting

Meeting Request - Your Name

Sample Email Message For Job Application

Subject: Referred by Lara Barrett

Dear Mr. X, or Dear Employer or Hiring Manager

I'm writing regarding the open content marketing role at 3L Logistics. My former colleague, and good friend, Lara Barrett, recommended that I contact you directly about this position. Lara and I worked together for three years at ABC Software company, so she can attest to my marketing know-how. I'd welcome an opportunity to discuss how my skills could benefit 3L Logistics and what you have in mind for this role.

Let me tell you a little bit about me: In my position as a marketing specialist at ABC Software, I helped to develop a content strategy for the release of ABC's next-gen software product, which covered both the Americas and EMEA regions. This work on the marketing funnel helped create 25% more opportunities for the sales team.

Prior to ABC Software, I was a communications manager at TechTom, another software maker. In this role, I developed a thought-leadership blog series that got picked-up by mainstream publications and helped secure TechTom's role in the community as a reputable source of insight. Lara tells me that you're looking to pursue similar goals at 3L Logistics, and I'd love to share some of the best practices I discovered while working on this project at TechTom.

I think my mix of communications and marketing skills would be an asset to 3L Logistics. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet and discuss the role — and how I can help — further. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Your name

Your mobile number

your email