{"id":51305,"date":"2025-05-22T19:35:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=51305"},"modified":"2025-10-02T21:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:15:50","slug":"how-to-write-an-email-for-job-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/how-to-write-an-email-for-job-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective job applications: Writing emails that get noticed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Applying to jobs comes with no shortage of tasks. You pore over your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with a fine-toothed comb, tweak your cover letter <\/span>just so<\/span><\/i>, practice interview questions, then rinse and repeat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The email that carries all your hard work to a hiring manager\u2019s inbox might seem insignificant compared to the rest of it. However, it\u2019s your foot in the door. And a great email could keep the door open.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you write a <\/span>job application email<\/span> that doesn\u2019t end up buried in the hiring manager\u2019s inbox?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \n \"School\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n University of Cape Town (UCT) <\/a>
\n \n Professional Communication and Office Management online short course <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Read\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A job application email<\/strong> is a formal message you send to an employer or recruiter to apply for a job<\/a>. It typically includes a short introduction, a brief summary of your interest and qualifications, and attachments like your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While hiring demand increased over the course of 2024, so did applicant volume. According to research from Workday, the number of applicants was up 31% in the first half of 2024, compared to the same time period one year prior.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with such a tall stack of applicants, you might only have moments to make an impression. An eye tracking study shows that recruiters spend about seven seconds on average looking at a r\u00e9sum\u00e9.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also the nuances of applicant tracking systems (ATS), which is software that manages and automates parts of the hiring process.3<\/sup> At a more involved level, it can scan r\u00e9sum\u00e9s for certain keywords and recommend a smaller cohort of candidates among applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying via email can circumvent traditional job portals, automated submission forms, and ATS, all while potentially helping you stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A strong email can show that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n