EMail Resumes & Example (Page 1 of 2)	
EMail Resumes & Ex	ample	
An employer may ask you to email a resume to the company.  When you send your resume by email, you 
have two choices:  1) You may attach your resume as a PDF or Microsoft Word document, or 2) You may 
include your resume inside the email.  You may ask the employer which is preferred.  
To send your resume inside the email, you need to 	format your resume	 so that it is clear and easy to read:  	
a) Open your resume in Microsoft Word, and change font to 	Courier, Arial, or Helvetica	 (size 12).	
b) Do not use bullets.  c) Use CAPITAL LETTERS FOR MAJOR HEADINGS and use Capital Letters 
With Lower Case Letters for paragraph headings.  d) Add one blank line between sections to make your 
resume easy to read.  e) Do not use "&" or other symbols.  f) Copy and
 paste your resume into an empty 
email.  g) 	Correct	 all errors and 	save	 the email.  See the next page for sample email and cover letter.	
Email Subject Line:	  Type your name and job opening.  For example:  Jill Smith - Medical Assistant	
Email Message: 	 Use the following — salutation (greeting), three paragraphs, then 
closing:  	
a) Salutation such as "Dear Hiring Manager," or "Dear Mr. Jones" (if you know the person's name).  
b) FIRST paragraph to say why you are writing.  c) MIDDLE paragraph to say why you are qualified for 
the job opening.  d) LAST paragraph to ask for an interview.  e) Sincerely and your name for the closing. 
Always 	"test your email"	 by sending your resume's email to a friend or yourself.  	
Open the test email and ask yourself:  1) Is the subject line clear?  2
) Is the cover 
letter easy to read?  3) Is your resume correctly attached as a PDF?  O
R, if your 
resume is inside the email — 4) Is the resume easy to read inside th
e email?  
If any answer is NO: 	 1) Correct the errors.  2) Resend your resume to a friend 	
or yourself to test again.  3) Continue to correct errors and resend yo
ur 
resume's e-mail to a friend or yourself until your resume's email is PER
FECT. 	 	
Do not an e-mail a resume to an employer without this email test!
QUICK CHECK:
1. List 2 choices when resume is sent by email.
2. If an employer prefers the resume inside the 
 email, what do you need to do?
3. a) List 3 fonts to use for a clear email.  
 b) Should you use bullets?   
 c) What do you use for heading?  d) How do 	
you your resume easy to read?  d) What 	
 do you not use?  e) What do you do after copy 	
and paste resume into an empty email?  	
4. Give example of a email subject line.
5. a) What format do you use for the email 
 message?  b) List 4 things to include.
6. a) How do you test your email?  
 b) List 4 questions to ask yourself.  	
7. What 3 things do you need to do if the answer is 	
NO?	
8. Do not email a resume to an employer without
 what?
9. If you were an employer, would you prefer job
 seekers give you a resume on paper or in an 
 email?  b) Give a reason for your answer.
10. Write an email to Mr. Lopez of the Home Store 	
asking for a job interview as a sales associate.  
Send your cover letter and resume inside the 
email.  Use the proper subject line (your name 
and job title).  Test your email.  Then, send your 
cover letter and resume email to your teacher.  
See page two of this lesson for an example.

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tion.	EMail Resumes & Example (Page 2 of 2)	
Example: EMail Cover Letter & Resume	
Courier, Arial, or Helvetica Size 12 Font	
Subject:  Alice Smith - Sales Associate
Dear Hiring Manager:
I read the internet job posting for a sales associate at Hollisters.  I 
am interested in applying for 
the job.  My resume is included at the bottom of this email.
I am a senior at Careerville High School and have completed electives in
 Spanish, Business, 
and Computers.  I have volunteer work experience with the Midtown Little
 League helping 
customers at the snack bar.  I am trained in customer service skills.  I enjoy working with all 
types of people and would enjoy working at Hollisters, a leader in the f
ashion industry.
My resume provides information on my education, skills, and experience. 
 
I look forward to hearing from you to schedule an interview for the sale
s associate job opening.
Sincerely,
Melissa Jones
Resume
Mellisa Jones
3456 Walnut Drive
Careerville, NY 99000
Cell Phone: 555.522.0022
mjones@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Careerville High School.  Spanish III, Drafting, Business, Computers
Peer Counselor for 2 years  
Trained in conflict resolution, anger management, and counseling
Certificate for Medical Assistant, 2021.  Trained at Shady Grove Hospital
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Snack Bar Supervisor for Midtown Little League
Served customers and supervised snack bar attendants 
Supervisor: William Smith
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
First Aid Certificate, August 2021
Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Communicate well and enjoy working with people
PERSONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST