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How to Email Cover Letter and Resume Attachments  \nWhen you apply for jobs via email, the employer may require you to send your resume and cover letter as an attachment to an email message. It's important to send your attachments correctly, to include all the information you need so your email message is read, and to let the receiver know how they can contact you to schedule an interview .  \n2. How to Save a Cover Letter and Resume  \nWhen you are sending cover letter and resume attachments, the first step is to save your resume as a PDF or a Word document.  \nIf you have word processing software other than Microsoft Word save your resume as a Word (.doc or .docx) document. File, Save As, should be an option in your program .  \n3. How to Include a Subject Line in an Email Message  \nThe subject line is one of the most important parts of the email messages you send to apply for jobs. If you don't include one, your message may not even get opened.  \nYour email message must include a subject line, and it should explain to the reader who you are and what job you are applying for . Be specific, so the recipient knows what he or she is receiving. Employers often hire for many positions at the same time, so include both your name and the job title .  \nSubject: Your Name-Job Title  \n4. How to Write an Email Message to Send With Your Cover Letter and Resume  \nOnce you have saved your resume and cover letter and they are ready to send, the nextstep is to write an email message to send with your documents .  \nFirst, open your email account. Then click on Message at the top left of the screen or click on File, New, Message.  \nYou can either type your cover letter directly into the email message , copy and paste from a word processing document, or, if the company requests an attachment, send your cover letter and resume with the email message. So, your choices are to send a cover letter attachment or to use the email message as your cover letter .  \nIf you are attaching a cover letter, your email message can be brief. Simply state that your resume and cover letter are attached. Offer to provide additional information and let the reader know how you can be contacted.  \nIf you're writing an email cover letter, review these formatting tips before you send it.  \nAlso, be sure to follow the directions in the job posting for how to apply when sending your cover letter and resume or your application may not be considered.  \n5. Add a Signature to an Email Message  \nIt is important to include an email signature with all your contact information, so it's easy for hiring managers and recruiters to get in touch with you . Include your full name, your email address, and your phone number in your email signature, so the hiring manager can see, at a glance, how to contact you.  \nTo add your signature to your email message, click on File, Insert, Signature if you have a signature saved that you use for job searching. If you haven't created an email signature, type your contact information (name, email address, phone, LinkedIn) at the bottom of your message.  \n6. How to Attach a Resume and Cover Letter to an Email Message  \nOnce your email message is ready to send, you need to attach your resume and cover letter to your message. Click on Insert, Attach File. Your email client will display a list of files in the default file folder of your computer.  \nClick to select the file you want to add to your email message, and then click on Insert to attach the document to your email message. 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