Are you e-mailing your CV right?

[vengabeats]

In order to be taken seriously by an employer, you must come across as a professional from the first point of contact -- when you e-mail your CV.
We send a potential recruiter our CV in the hope of making a good impression. After all, it is that impression that leads to an interview. However, what we fail to remember is that the person who receives it will judge you on the entire e-mail, not just your CV.


BPO training/communication consultant Nasha Fitter of Fitter Solutions suggests the following rules:


1. The greeting
Use one of these: Dear Mr. Patil, Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear HR Manager. Never include the person's first name. Dear Mr. Sanjay, or Dear Mr. Sanjay Patil are both wrong.


2. The introduction
In the first paragraph of your e-mail, state who you are, how you received the person's e-mail address, and what position you are interested in. Then, write a couple of sentences about your last job or what you are currently doing.


For example: 'My name is Aarthi Sharma and I received your contact information through your company web site. I am interested in applying for a position in your Accounts department and have over two years of experience in this area.'


3. Refer to the attached CV
Always include a sentence saying your CV is attached: 'Please find attached to this e-mail a copy of my CV that details my past experience.'


4. Reference for the future
At the end of your e-mail, include a sentence saying that you will follow-up with the person and that you look forward to hearing from them or speaking to them: 'I will follow-up with you during the week to confirm that you have received this e-mail. I look forward to speaking with you.'


5. Salutation
Use the salutation 'Regards' as it is always professionally accepted. Include both your first and last name and place your phone number under it:
Regards,


Aarthi Sharma
98200 00004.


The entire e-mail should look something like this:


Dear Mr. Patil,
My name is Aarthi Sharma and I received your contact information through your company web site. I am interested in applying for a position in your Accounts department, and currently have over two years of experience in this area.


Please find attached to this e-mail a copy of my CV that details my past experience.


I will follow up with you during the week to confirm that you have received this e-mail. I look forward to speaking with you.


Regards,
Aarthi Sharma
98200 00004.


A crisp, professional message like this should increase your chances of a call back from a potential employer.


source : Rediff

 

[dimpy.handa]

I don't think your most scientifically written cv will help. And no consultant or HR professional will shortlist the cv without looking to the content. If they just look into the format, definitely they will loose many potential candidates. No professional company can afford it in such a competitive market. Like you search job, companies also searching for good candidates.

Write a cv your own.Put your qualification, your experience, achievements ( if experienced) and clear contact information. This is enough for a interview call!!!!Don't pay any money for cv writing. It is useless.

 

[shivibhanot]

Generally people send CV's to the employers in bulk or they take the process very lightly.

You should write a short & simple message that can grab attention of the employer. You can highlight the powerful word out of your resume in subject line, for e.g. "Performer of the Year - 2005" - Sales profile.

Everybody is looking out for the best, but best is the one who can show and present self as one.

Depending on the kind of profile, one should use sense of urgency in the matter of the application.

Sales professional should not use typical format of letter writing. Rather some punchline short message should be given in the mail alongwith attached profile.