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05/11/08, 06:42 AM
Applying Yourself to the Task
by Bob Dignen
5. E-MAIL APPLICATIONS
Always check with the company how it would like to receive your application; many companies accept only e-mails. However you send your CV and covering letter, the same principles apply. Many applicants make the mistake of not taking as much care with an e-mail application as with one written on paper.
If you send your application by e-mail, your "covering letter" can be in the e-mail itself, although you may also want to attach it as a document, along with your CV. Normally, Word or PDF documents are the best formats, with pictures (if you send any) in JPEG format. However, it is a good idea to check with the company first whether they are happy to receive attachments. If not, it is best to send your CV by post. If you put your CV in the body of the mail, there is no guarantee that it will be correctly formatted when it arrives.
Source: Business Spotlight Magazine, July - September 2005
by Bob Dignen
5. E-MAIL APPLICATIONS
Always check with the company how it would like to receive your application; many companies accept only e-mails. However you send your CV and covering letter, the same principles apply. Many applicants make the mistake of not taking as much care with an e-mail application as with one written on paper.
If you send your application by e-mail, your "covering letter" can be in the e-mail itself, although you may also want to attach it as a document, along with your CV. Normally, Word or PDF documents are the best formats, with pictures (if you send any) in JPEG format. However, it is a good idea to check with the company first whether they are happy to receive attachments. If not, it is best to send your CV by post. If you put your CV in the body of the mail, there is no guarantee that it will be correctly formatted when it arrives.
Source: Business Spotlight Magazine, July - September 2005