13 Comments on "Is emailing a resume to an employer enough to apply for a job?"
love2help said on Oct 27th, 2010 at 1:23 AM:
email with a cover letter and if days goes by and don’t hear anything. give them a call saying like, ” i applied via your website and i just wanted to know the status ”
m said on Oct 28th, 2010 at 3:26 PM:
send a dozen roses then call
rien.de.nullepart. said on Nov 1st, 2010 at 7:18 AM:
It depends on which company you’re applying for, but usually, you will have to call and inform them that you are very interested in the career opportunity.
Aussie Babe said on Nov 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 PM:
You could make a cover sheet as the first page in your resume file (eg: page 1 – cover letter, page 2&3 resume). Then in the email you could say something like
“please find attached my cover sheet and resume”.
Or you could just send the resume and write a cover letter as an email. However, when they print it off they probably won’t print off the original email.
Then just sit back and wait. Some places will email you a receipt a confirmation, others won’t bother and will call you directly.
Tom L said on Nov 6th, 2010 at 7:19 AM:
proof read your resume, call and ask for an updated in a few days.
And thank them for their response . This way you get a better chance then other
Starbright said on Nov 7th, 2010 at 1:24 PM:
I would call them and let them know you are interested. You could call about once a week until they say the position has been filled. IMO it doesn’t hurt to let them know how badly you want to work for them! It has helped me in the past to get into a position at a medical lab which was difficult to get hired for!
Slava1436 said on Nov 8th, 2010 at 9:32 AM:
A cover letter is pretty essential, explaining why you are applying and pointing out what skills you have that are relevant for the position.
If there are selection criteria you should specifically address them. It’s good to include subheadings for each point.
Basically it’s a job application and you have to sell your skills as being worth whatever amount of money you think you’re worth. If the employer is desperate then they’ll need less, if they have a lot of applications you’ll need to stand out.
Vanilla Gorilla said on Nov 8th, 2010 at 4:26 PM:
Depends on the job. Always try to go in and meet face to face. Be yourself , but at the same time be professional. You give a buisness owner the run of the mill stuff he’s probably going to presume your hideing something and throw your app in the trash. I know a guy who came in for a interview (green hair , gotea died everything tattoo’s piercings ) he got the job over some snazzy looking people just because the owner saw that he was honest and was hideing nothing.
unhinged said on Nov 9th, 2010 at 2:06 AM:
you can….. not necessary… no you need to do a follow up
JoJo said on Nov 11th, 2010 at 5:46 PM:
Yes you should include a cover letter.
You should definatly make a follow up call
Andi, HR Specialist said on Nov 13th, 2010 at 4:27 AM:
Read the job ad very carefully. They will usually say what to do. They might say “send resume to…”, or come into office and pickup application (becoming more popular today so that can see what you look like – not that I agree with that), or send cover letter with resume, etc.
If not, then send a cover letter and a resume. Be sure to specify the exact position title on both.
Do not call to ask anything. With so many applicants nowdays, sometimes it makes you look pushy.
Good luck
Peter D said on Nov 15th, 2010 at 12:29 PM:
1- Yes
Write your cover letter within the email message box and attach your resume. I can’t find the exact articles, but I believe it was on CareerBuilder.com where I read that 2/3 of hiring managers prefer a cover letter. That’s a strong case for using a cover letter — even if you write it in the email message box.
2- Don’t call before you send your resume. Call 1-2 weeks after you have sent the resume to ask the HR manager if he/she received it.
3-You may not get a courtesy call if the answer is “no.”
Lissa said on Nov 17th, 2010 at 11:11 AM:
Always, Always, Always write a cover letter.
Example:
Dear Mr. John Doe [Know who to address to; never ever use To Whom It May Concern cuz it flags HR that you don't know the company because the addressee is always listed on their website sometimes it's hard to find but it's there. Best to use the Site Map],
Your website list an opening for blah blah blah, and I feel that I have the experience and skills that meets its requirements. filler filler filler (boost company’s mission statement/vision).
During my college/name company years I participated in blah blah blah and in turn improved my blah blah blah skills. (List 2-3 relevant experience and skills and explain why it’s relevant but keep it short within 1-2 paragraphs.)
Since experience and skills are best explained in person, I would appreciate an interview with you. Please phone me at blah blah blah or e-mail me at blah blah blah by (SUPER IMPORTANT: To give them a time-frame. It means they’re not the only ones you’re looking for work at. Make the company want you, not the other way around.) January 16th.
email with a cover letter and if days goes by and don’t hear anything. give them a call saying like, ” i applied via your website and i just wanted to know the status ”
send a dozen roses then call
It depends on which company you’re applying for, but usually, you will have to call and inform them that you are very interested in the career opportunity.
You could make a cover sheet as the first page in your resume file (eg: page 1 – cover letter, page 2&3 resume). Then in the email you could say something like
“please find attached my cover sheet and resume”.
Or you could just send the resume and write a cover letter as an email. However, when they print it off they probably won’t print off the original email.
Then just sit back and wait. Some places will email you a receipt a confirmation, others won’t bother and will call you directly.
proof read your resume, call and ask for an updated in a few days.
And thank them for their response . This way you get a better chance then other
I would call them and let them know you are interested. You could call about once a week until they say the position has been filled. IMO it doesn’t hurt to let them know how badly you want to work for them! It has helped me in the past to get into a position at a medical lab which was difficult to get hired for!
A cover letter is pretty essential, explaining why you are applying and pointing out what skills you have that are relevant for the position.
If there are selection criteria you should specifically address them. It’s good to include subheadings for each point.
Basically it’s a job application and you have to sell your skills as being worth whatever amount of money you think you’re worth. If the employer is desperate then they’ll need less, if they have a lot of applications you’ll need to stand out.
Depends on the job. Always try to go in and meet face to face. Be yourself , but at the same time be professional. You give a buisness owner the run of the mill stuff he’s probably going to presume your hideing something and throw your app in the trash. I know a guy who came in for a interview (green hair , gotea died everything tattoo’s piercings ) he got the job over some snazzy looking people just because the owner saw that he was honest and was hideing nothing.
you can….. not necessary… no you need to do a follow up
Yes you should include a cover letter.
You should definatly make a follow up call
Read the job ad very carefully. They will usually say what to do. They might say “send resume to…”, or come into office and pickup application (becoming more popular today so that can see what you look like – not that I agree with that), or send cover letter with resume, etc.
If not, then send a cover letter and a resume. Be sure to specify the exact position title on both.
Do not call to ask anything. With so many applicants nowdays, sometimes it makes you look pushy.
Good luck
1- Yes
Write your cover letter within the email message box and attach your resume. I can’t find the exact articles, but I believe it was on CareerBuilder.com where I read that 2/3 of hiring managers prefer a cover letter. That’s a strong case for using a cover letter — even if you write it in the email message box.
2- Don’t call before you send your resume. Call 1-2 weeks after you have sent the resume to ask the HR manager if he/she received it.
3-You may not get a courtesy call if the answer is “no.”
Always, Always, Always write a cover letter.
Example:
Dear Mr. John Doe [Know who to address to; never ever use To Whom It May Concern cuz it flags HR that you don't know the company because the addressee is always listed on their website sometimes it's hard to find but it's there. Best to use the Site Map],
Your website list an opening for blah blah blah, and I feel that I have the experience and skills that meets its requirements. filler filler filler (boost company’s mission statement/vision).
During my college/name company years I participated in blah blah blah and in turn improved my blah blah blah skills. (List 2-3 relevant experience and skills and explain why it’s relevant but keep it short within 1-2 paragraphs.)
Since experience and skills are best explained in person, I would appreciate an interview with you. Please phone me at blah blah blah or e-mail me at blah blah blah by (SUPER IMPORTANT: To give them a time-frame. It means they’re not the only ones you’re looking for work at. Make the company want you, not the other way around.) January 16th.
Sincerely,
blah blah
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