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
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