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Sending A Job Application Letter
Sending A Job Application Letter
The format of your job application letter will depend on how you are sending it to
the hiring manager or supervisor. If you plan to email the application letter, the
formatting will differ from a printed, mailed letter. Your contact information should be at
the bottom of an email, beneath your typed full name.
The best subject lines are professional, polite, relevant and concise. When
sending a job application email, it is important to include the title of the job into which
you are inquiring or for which you are applying. Making your subject line specific also
helps the reader categorize the email properly and respond accordingly. Review your
subject line to make sure it is free of any errors.
Job application letter template
Consider the following template when planning your job application letter:
Your name
Your address
Your email address
Your phone number
Date
Salutation [Dear Mr./Ms.],
Outline where you saw the job posting and express your interest in working in this role.
Discuss some of your qualifications that would make you a good fit for the job.
Describe your past experience in a way that emphasizes your personality and skills,
while also showcasing how you align with the goals of the company.
Express your appreciation to the hiring manager for reviewing your letter. Include any
follow-up information, if applicable.
Closing [Sincerely, Best]
Your signature
Your name (printed)
Sarah Jenkins
Recruiter
Rogers Consulting
901 Main Street
New York, NY 10001
I am reaching out to you regarding the posting for the human resources consultant
position I found on Indeed.com. I have a great interest in this position and would
appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.
I have a strong passion for helping others, which is why I have found such fulfillment in
human resources, providing support to my fellow employees and assisting them in ways
that benefit them both personally and professionally. I also enjoy looking for solutions to
common HR problems, which I feel would be a great asset in the position with your
company. Since this consultant position works directly with multiple clients, assisting
them in their human resources needs, I believe my innovative nature and strong skill set
will help me succeed.
I have strong communication skills, which are vital to success in the HR field. I also
have a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Arizona State University.
Throughout my education, I worked with skilled human resources professionals who
have shared their insights and experience with me. Some of my strongest skills include
my ability to increase employee retention through the improvement of company culture
and to develop training and education programs to ensure all employees have access
to the information they need to succeed and comply with legal requirements.
I appreciate your time in reviewing this letter and hope to hear from you in regard to the
next steps in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need any additional
information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Lee Jimenez