While you are applying for a job an important thing to do is write an email to a potential employer. In many cases this email will be the first impression an employer has of you and directly impacts whether or not your application gets reviewed by a human being, let alone results in a phone screen. In this guide, we will tell you what to write in an email to a future employer and show examples.
How you write an email to a potential employer should be authoritative and consistent with the language, professionalism, attention to detail, and communication that would be presented in person. Remember when a clean, to the point email could make all of the difference as employers sifted through hundreds of applications.
How to structure a job application email
So before even digging into this content, be sure you know the basics of what a professional email to an employer looks like.
It needs to be attention grabbing while still maintaining professionalism: the subject line is the announcement that a hiring manager is about to see. This will give the subject a direct message about the purpose of your email.
Briefly introduce yourself in the opening paragraph and say where learned of this opportunity. Make it brief that relates to the job.
Action Call and respectful ending
Close your email with a strong CTA, like asking for a meeting or saying you want an interview. Remember to be courteous and thank them for their time. Example:
I would love the opportunity to talk more about how my background aligns with your teams needs. I have enclosed my resume for your perusal, and am available at your convenience for an interview.
Sample email to employer
Having worked in digital marketing and brand management for over 5 years, my skillset continues to evolve including content strategy, SEO optimization, and social media advertising.
If the relevant, I would welcome an interview to discuss how my background meets the needs of your team. I have attached my resume herein for your review and am available at your earliest convenience to meet with you in person.
Follow this sample and tweak it according to below steps, you will be writing a killer mail as bait to get noticed by the recruiters.