How to write an email for a job

To write an email for a job, you need to write a statement of interest email. You can find the hiring manager or recruiter's contact information via:

• Google search

• Professional career websites (like LinkedIn)

• By reaching out to the company's human resources (HR) department

To write a statement of interest email for a job position you need to complete the following steps:

• Research the organization

Before writing a statement of interest for a job position it is very important to do a fair amount of research on the company you are going to send it to. You should find out about:

• The job position(s) it is offering

• The company culture

• The company mission statement

• The company vision statement

• The company values statement

Ingesting all of this information is very important because it can inform how you write your statement of interest. Most organizations have this information, or at least some of it, available on their website.

• Make your statement of interest concise

A statement of interest for a job position should not be more than one page long. You should also break up the text into paragraphs. Each paragraph should pertain to a specific topic, such as your education and professional background and why you are interested in the company.

• Use information from the research you performe

Your statement of interest should include a section that shows how you line up with the company's core values. This is best done as an introductory paragraph. You can also choose to mix this information into the paragraph concerning your interest in the company if you choose. The key is to cite items from your research and link them to your own:

• Qualifications

• Skills

• Interests

• Education

This helps the company to feel that you are a good fit for a job role in their organization.

• Detail your education and skills

Next you need to detail your qualifications. If you are a recent college graduate you can focus on qualifications that apply to your education, such as:

If you are a professional with a history of work experience you should include items like:

• The most impressive roles you have held

• Your expertise and skill set

• Any notable achievements or accomplishments from your career

Keep this section brief, you don't need to include too much, the idea is to excite the hiring manager with a few key points about yourself.

• Conclusion

Your concluding paragraph should be short and reiterate your interest in the company and why you think you would be a great fit. You should also state your intention to follow up with the company in the near future. You can give them a specific date and time to expect contact as well, this enables them to prepare if your statement has piqued their interest.