By Dorcas Karuana,
As a job seeker, it is very important to remember that the emails you send out reflect your professional stand in niche where you operate. Always ask yourself about the kind of professional image or reputation you portray to your potential employer each time you push that send button on your email
Recently a job seeker wrote this in my inbox
“Hi guys, thanks for the great job. Please help me on how to send an email application. How to arrange my documents? Should I use my ID? Should I scan both sides? Thanks.”
Always remember that employers will judge you right from when you start applying for a job. Therefore, your personal brand needs to portray you in the best light.
1. Email Job Applications
Employers will in most cases ask you to send only a CV and cover letter when making email job applications. This is because attaching other documents makes the email very bulk to open.
So what are the do’s.
1. Body of your email should be what is in your cover letter.
2. The cover letter should be the first document to attach. Clearly showing your name e.g James Mwaniki – Cover letter
3. The CV should also be the last item to attach- Clearly marked showing your name e.g James Mwaniki – CV
4. Always ensure your attachments are in Pdf or Ms Word 97-200 document which is compatible with all computers
5. The body of your application should be your name and the position applied for and reference number of the job, if given in the advert. E.g James Mwaniki Application For Network Engineer- Ref:UAP4/2013
Note: If asked to attach a photo, then your photo should be the first item to attach the n followed by other documents in the order given above.
2. Postal Address Job applications
Postal job applications usually requires you to send a CV, Cover letter and testimonials while others ask for a CV and Cover letter only.
So what order do you follow in this case?
1. Copy of ID
2. Cover Letter
3. CV
4. Educational Certificates- From highest level
5. Recommendation letters
Unfortunately, many job seekers fail at the job application stage because they do not follow instructions given in the job advert. Read and read again to ensure you left no stone unturned.
As a job seeker, it is very important to remember that the emails you send out reflect your professional stand in niche where you operate. Always ask yourself about the kind of professional image or reputation you portray to your potential employer each time you push that send button on your email
Recently a job seeker wrote this in my inbox
“Hi guys, thanks for the great job. Please help me on how to send an email application. How to arrange my documents? Should I use my ID? Should I scan both sides? Thanks.”
Always remember that employers will judge you right from when you start applying for a job. Therefore, your personal brand needs to portray you in the best light.
1. Email Job Applications
Employers will in most cases ask you to send only a CV and cover letter when making email job applications. This is because attaching other documents makes the email very bulk to open.
So what are the do’s.
1. Body of your email should be what is in your cover letter.
2. The cover letter should be the first document to attach. Clearly showing your name e.g James Mwaniki – Cover letter
3. The CV should also be the last item to attach- Clearly marked showing your name e.g James Mwaniki – CV
4. Always ensure your attachments are in Pdf or Ms Word 97-200 document which is compatible with all computers
5. The body of your application should be your name and the position applied for and reference number of the job, if given in the advert. E.g James Mwaniki Application For Network Engineer- Ref:UAP4/2013
Note: If asked to attach a photo, then your photo should be the first item to attach the n followed by other documents in the order given above.
2. Postal Address Job applications
Postal job applications usually requires you to send a CV, Cover letter and testimonials while others ask for a CV and Cover letter only.
So what order do you follow in this case?
1. Copy of ID
2. Cover Letter
3. CV
4. Educational Certificates- From highest level
5. Recommendation letters
Unfortunately, many job seekers fail at the job application stage because they do not follow instructions given in the job advert. Read and read again to ensure you left no stone unturned.
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