Author Login | Popular Articles | RSS Feeds | Sitemap

Home | Business | Resumes-cover-letters


Emailing your Resume - Helpful Tips for a Professional Look

By: Kecia Hambrick

The most effective way to find jobs that match your qualifications and then apply for these jobs is by submitting your resume to a job board or job search web site such as monster.com or hotjobs.com. These job boards use convenient profile posting methods which allow you to upload your resume using a .doc, .pdf, or .txt format or an online submission form.

Responding to job postings via email has become so commonplace today. Although business etiquette and preferences may vary from headhunter to headhunter most still accept an email resume submission. Those accepting resumes in Word format may require a certain style which means that attention should be paid to font type, size and margins. If a company requests that resumes be sent in text format you can perform this conversion by following the steps below:

Select File, Save As

Name the file; as a best practice, use your name as the file name, and use underscores as placeholders for spaces

Under Format, select Text Only

Select Save.

After you have saved your file in text format be sure to open the document and check for grammatical errors as well as formatting errors. It is important to note that plain text files require format editing as it does not allow for bold, italicized or underlined text. In addition you may need to left justify text and ensure that the spacing between phrases is appropriate.

If an employer requests that you include your resume in the body of an email, this can be easily accomplished by first highlighting your resume, then copying and pasting the selection into your email. Use a basic font style such as Arial or Times New Roman so as not to detract from the professionalism of your document. Also keep font size to 10 or 12 pt as a rule. Ensure that all spacing is appropriate between words and following punctuation. Above all else keep it simple. Browsers and email software differ making it hard to determine if the recipient will receive your message exactly as formatted in your browser. Avoiding bold or italicized text will ensure that the words are easily understood by the recipient. After all, the recipient may have opted not to receive HTML documents and may just be capable of text only emails.

If you are sending a resume as an attachment the body of your email should contain the cover letter. The cover letter is an introduction to your resume and will peak interest for what is to come. It should contain a career objective that lets the potential employer knows what your career goals and expectations are. At the very top of your email you should include your name, address, recipient address and subject of your email.

Once again it is vital to ensure that your resume is free from grammatical or formatting errors. Do not assume that your recipient will receive the email just as you have typed it. Enlist the help of friends and family sending them sample emails that include your resume for their review. This will ensure that your resume projects a clean and professional image.

Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com

About the Author:
To get more information on writing a professional resume, check out the Amazing Resume Creator review. It can blast out a job snagging resume in just 10 minutes!

| Print | Ezine Ready | |

Recent Resumes-Cover-Letters Articles

  • The Rule on Your Resume’s Reference By: Helen Gray - Answer this truthfully; do you think listing down known names on your references will gain positive endorsement for you? If your answer is yes, you are also one of the too many who will get in troubled for believing it. Employers does not only look at references as mere positive endorsement of the candidates but they see pass through it. You need to understand what employers look for in references, do this, by keeping in mind that name dropping will not work great wonders for you.
  • Free professional resume formats, resume maker, resume builder By: Smith.j - Resume Builder allows you to instantly create a professional, easy to edit resume in minutes using our self guided resume wizard. No complicated software to learn or install - simply enter in your information, and in seconds, you'll have a perfect resume to find that perfect job! COVER LETTER now available. We literally write it for you. Create a powerful first impression with a winning resume! We have collected best of the best articles, tips and tools that will help you at every level of your career.
  • Strategies To Manage Your Career During A Recession By: Surranna Sandy - Strategies To Manage Your Career During A Recession By Surranna Sandy, CPRW, CEIP, President ResumeSolutions.ca An April 2009 report from Stats Canada showed that employment declined by 61,000 in March - with all the job losses coming from full-time employment. According to the report, this steep job loss has pushed up the rate of unemployment by 0.3% to a 7 year high of 8.0%.
  • Writing a Great Résumé Using Action Verbs By: Surranna Sandy - Writing a Great Résumé Using Action Verbs By Surranna Sandy, CPRW, CEIP, President RésuméSolutions.ca For many job seekers, the thought of writing a résumé fills them with dread. However, there is no getting away from it unless you use a professional résumé writing company such as resumesolutions.ca, as a résumé is a critical component of a job seeker’s career management tool kit. As everyone knows, getting a job depends on getting an interview with a potential employer.
  • 12 COMMON RÉSUMÉ WRITING MISTAKES By: Surranna Sandy - 12 COMMON RÉSUMÉ WRITING MISTAKES By Surranna Sandy, CPRW, CEIP, President ResumeSolutions.ca Many Canadian and international job seekers are aware that errors on their résumé, even seemingly insignificant ones, can mean the difference between a request for an interview and having their résumé sent to the not interested pile.” In today’s highly competitive job market, it is essential that job seekers craft résumés that are error-proof with high impact. The list of mistakes made by job seekers when writing their résumés is endless.
  • Common Mistakes in Executive résumé s…and How To Avoid Them By: Surranna Sandy - Common Mistakes in Executive résumé s…and How To Avoid Them A special report by Surranna Sandy, CPRW, CEIP, President, résumé solutions.ca Preparing an effective executive résumé and cover letter requires the job seeker to successfully and concisely market themselves with imagination and originality. Your executive résumé should be a strong statement of your skills, abilities, experiences and accomplishments presented in a strategic manner to capture the attention of executive recruiters and senior decision-makers. You résumé should motivate them to contact you to discuss employment opportunities.
  • Resume Writing Strategies for New Graduates By: Surranna Sandy - As the President of ResumeSolutions.ca, I have worked extensively with new graduates with degrees and diplomas in a myriad of fields, from Information Technology, Marketing, Business Administration, Education and Liberal Arts to engineering, mathematics, statistics, science, zoology, fisheries and environmental programs just to name a few. Many new graduates rely on the notion that their degree or diploma major is enough to convey to a potential employer the depth of their skills and qualifications.
  • Adapting Your Résumé to Canadian Job Market By: Surranna Sandy - One of the biggest mistakes new immigrants to Canada make when attempting to enter into the Canadian job market is continuing to use the résumé from their home countries. It is important that newly arrived jobseekers tailor their résumés towards meeting the needs of Canadian employers. As the President of Résumé Solutions, I have worked with 1000s of new immigrants who came to our organization for help when they have been unable to find work for months after arriving in Canada.
  • Ten Jobs that Pays $30.00 per hour By: Surranna Sandy - Ten Jobs that Pays $30.00 per hour Database Administrator Mean Hourly Wage: $33.78 Mean Salary: $65,871 Growth Rate: 37% through 2016 Database administrators manage database systems that help companies store, process, and access data effectively. Candidates need a college diploma or bachelors degree in information technology. Registered Nurse Mean Hourly Wage: $30.04 Mean Salary: $58,578 Growth Rate: 23% through 2016 Nursing is projected to generate more new jobs than any other profession.
  • The Basics of Resume Writing By: Surranna Sandy - What is a résumé? A résumé is a marketing document that outlines your unique core competencies, achievements and work experiences presented in a way that encourages potential employers to call you for an interview. As part of your overall career marketing toolkit, your résumé serves as your personal marketing brochure. The goal of a well-written résumé is to get the attention of the hiring manager to secure a job interview.

Still can't find what you are looking for? Search for it!

Custom Search

Submit Your link to the Open Link Directory Project

Copyright 2005-2008 MJE Sales, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Proud member of the ArticleCkr Search Network Search Network!
ArticleSnatch.com is free for both publishers and authors to use and is supported entirely from advertising revenue.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.