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How to Write an Email Cover Letter
Email Job Applications

Write an Email Cover Letter

Copyright Alison Doyle
Once you have saved your resume and cover letter and they are ready to send, the next step is write an email cover letter to send with your documents.

You can either write your cover letter directly in the email message or attach a copy of your cover letter. Either way, it's important to follow the directions in the job posting when emailing your cover letter and resume or your application may not be considered.

First, open your email account. Then click on Message at the top left of the screen or click on File, New, Message.

You can either type your cover letter directly into the email message, copy and paste from a word processing document, or, if the company requests an attachment, send your cover letter with the email message.

Be brief and to the point. Your email cover letter should not be any longer than two or three short paragraphs.

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