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Email Message Template

Template to Use When Sending Job Search Email Messages

By , About.com Guide

Email Message Template Copyright Alison Doyle
The following email message template lists the information you need to include in the email messages you send when job searching. Use the template as a guideline to create customized email messages to send to employers and connections.

Then review job search email samples to get ideas on writing your own messages.

Email Message Template

Subject Line of Email Message: Store Manager Position - Your Name

Email Message:

Salutation:

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name or Dear Hiring Manager,

First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing.

Middle Paragraph:
The next section of your email message should describe what you have to offer the employer or, if you're writing to ask for help, what type of help you are seeking.

Final Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position or your connection for helping with your job search.

Email Signature

FirstName LastName
Email Address
Phone
LinkedIn Profile (Optional)

Job Search Email Etiquette
Job search email etiquette including what to write in your job search emails, how to format your email, how to make sure your email message is read, and sample job search email messages.

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