Are you waiting for the right job opportunity or creating one?
Many job seekers have a few favorite companies they’d like to work for. they are always checking to see if there are any openings.
Instead of waiting for a job opportunity to open up, you can send a formal email requesting a job opening at your company. You know you’d fit right in You can also submit a perfect resume and write a compelling cover letter for your future reference.
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Here are some tips on how to write an email applying for a job opportunity with examples to get you started.
here we go!
hello employer@job-postings-company-1,
please review my resume and cover letter. will tell you about me and how well prepared I am for this job.
Do you see a problem here?
let’s score the points:
- informal approach
- too direct
- lack of professionalism
- lack of formality and details
what are the main points to consider when writing an email for a job opportunity?
your email must be formal
Whenever you communicate with a company, whether by phone, letter or email, it should be formal. when we say formal, it basically means to portray professionalism. Communication skills are valued at all levels of an organization. therefore, it is extremely important to be careful about what you say and how you say it. in a way, you are what you write. Since it’s your first test of getting a job, you need to make sure you start off right.
use formal business language
The tone of your email should be formal. avoid adopting a casual tone and sounding too familiar with the recipient.
give details
you are applying for a specific job. In your mind, you are clear about what job you are applying for. but the HR recruiter can post several different positions at once. they will most likely receive a large number of emails from apps to sort through. your role here is to do your best to stand out from the competition. Be clear, state the purpose of your email, and be to the point so it grabs their attention. Mention the job title or reference number you saw in the advertising post.
If the company you want to work for has no current openings, you still need to submit the email. Making your name and interest known is a great first step. you never know, they might even consider you or create a job opportunity for you if they’re impressed with your correspondence.
Now, keeping the above points in mind, check out the sample of the appropriate email type for job applications. take note of the style and language.
example of email requesting a job opportunity
subject: job offer request
Dear Employer,
I am writing this email to ask if you have, or are likely to have, any job opportunities at {company name}.
I am really interested in working for your company because: (list specific reasons). I am willing to commit to any training that may be required.
please take a moment and review my resume and attached documents.
It would be a real pleasure to hear from you soon.
thanks and regards,
[insert your name] [provide your contact information]note: You can include your cover letter in the body of the email instead of attaching it to make it easier for the recipient. this also ensures that they will see it as they have already opened your email. Take a look at the winning cover letters.
tracking
don’t just wait for a response. follow up with a phone call after a few days if you haven’t heard back. Request a meeting to learn more about the company. use this face-to-face meeting to really shine and show the person why you would be a perfect fit. You can talk about the company culture and why it appeals to you. give specific examples of how you can contribute to the success of the company.
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About the author:
eric lyons is a public relations strategist and writer, with extensive professional management experience in the public and private sectors. you can connect with him via facebook, twitter, linkedin. eric introduces optnation