Email Foundations
This part of the email tells the recipient who the message is from.
What is the sender’s name and email address.
A good subject line makes the email’s purpose immediately _____.
What is clear
Job search emails should be written in this tone
What is professional and respectful
This document lists your skills, experience, and education
What is a résumé
This type of email should be sent after an interview
What is a thank you email
This section of an email should briefly state the purpose of your message
What is the opening paragraph
This information helps recruiters quickly identify your email.
What is the job title
Words like “hey” or “sup” fall into this category and should be avoided
What is slang
This document explains why you are interested in the position
What is a cover letter
This is the main purpose of a follow‑up email
What is expressing your continued interest in the position
Professional emails should generally be kept to this length.
What is short and concise
This should almost always be avoided in subject lines during a job search
What are emojis or excessive punctuation
Instead of “I think I might be a good fit,” professionals use this style
What is confident language
This file format is preferred for emailing your employment documents
What is PDF
Most job seekers wait this long before following up on an application
What is one to two weeks
This greeting is professional and appropriate for most job‑search emails.
What is “Dear Hiring Manager” (or “Dear [Name]”)
This subject line works best for a follow‑up email
What is “Follow‑Up on Application for [Job Title]”
Reading your email before sending helps catch this common problem
What are spelling or grammar errors
This mistake can instantly hurt your professionalism
What is attaching the wrong file or forgetting to attach a file
A follow‑up email should always include this tone
What is polite and appreciative
Ending an email with this helps leave a positive final impression.
What is a polite closing and signature
This detail helps prevent confusion when recruiters receive many applications
What is your full name in the subject line
This writing technique improves clarity and readability
What is using short, clear sentences
Naming your résumé this way makes it easy for recruiters to find
What is “First name Last name Resume.pdf”
Sending too many follow‑ups can create this negative impression
What is appearing pushy and unprofessional