When applying for a job over email, it’s important to create a subject line that grabs the attention of the recipient and clearly indicates the purpose of your email. After all, you want to increase the chances of your email being noticed and opened immediately by the hiring manager or recruiter. Here are some good subject lines for email job applications:
- Lisa Smith application for Finance Manager position
- Lisa Smith CV attached for Finance Manager position
- Application for Social Media Assistant position
- Application for Operations Manager position (Position ID – 1234AB)
- Lisa Smith application for Administrative Officer position (referred by Mark Jones)
Use a job ID if it is provided
Some job vacancies will have an ID number which will be displayed on the job description. You may wish to include this in the subject line if this is provided. This will ensure the hiring manager knows exactly which role you are applying for. This can be extremely helpful if the person is dealing with several vacancies at once.
Include the name of anyone who referred you
If an employee at the company referred you for the job you could include their name in the subject line. This will undoubtedly attract the attention of the hiring manager who will likely ask this person for their views and why they referred you. Just remember to ask the person’s permission before using their name.
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Check any instructions from the company
Double-check the job description and application instructions to see if the company asks you to use a specific subject line. Sometimes they may ask you to include specific details such as your name, a job ID or the job you are applying for. Failing to follow any instructions will likely result in your application being disregarded so ensure you don’t accidentally overlook anything.
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