Emailing Your Resume

Follow these guidelines when submitting your resume via email.

Subject Line

Include the job title or position you are applying for and your full name.

Subject: Marketing Coordinator Position - Jane Smith

Email Body

Write a brief introductory message. You can use your cover letter as the body, or compose a shorter message and attach the cover letter.

✓Address to the contact person if possible
✓1-2 short paragraphs explaining your qualifications
✓Reference 1-2 skills from the job posting that match your experience

Contact Information

Include your full name, phone number, and email at the end of your email. Make it easy for the employer to contact you.

Attachments

Attach your resume and cover letter as PDF files. Name them clearly:

Jane Smith Resume.pdf

Jane Smith Cover Letter.pdf

Double check your spelling, grammar, and capitalization before sending. Proofread everything — emails create a first impression too.

Sample Email

To: hiring@company.com

Subject: Marketing Coordinator Position - Jane Smith

Hello Ms. Johnson,

Attached please find a copy of my resume and cover letter for your review. I am a highly motivated recent graduate with a degree in Marketing and internship experience in social media management. I am interested in applying for the Marketing Coordinator position currently available.

I look forward to hearing from you. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith

555-555-5555

janesmith@email.com