Email Cover Letter Formal Samples for Job Application

Email Cover Letters

Your formal cover letters will be longer than those that are the body of an email where you attach your resume. For email, you will still introduce yourself and provide an overview of why you believe you are a qualified candidate, however, there will not be as much detail included as in a full page cover letter. Email cover letters can be beneficial for applications that request a resume to be submitted via email, but are not explicitly required.

Sample Email Cover Letter #1

Dear Ms. Name,

As a strong advocate for those with financial and educational challenges, I was very excited to see the opening for a Community Advocate at XYZ organization. The qualifications of leadership, dedication and team-building skills sought in the ideal candidate are all attributes I have developed through my classes, extensive community service, internships, and study abroad experience.

I am eager to meet with you to further discuss the attributes and passion I can bring to this position and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Sample Email Cover Letter #2

Dear Human Resources,
I am attaching my resume for the positions of Editor, Business Professional position and Editor,
Special Projects position with Element K, sourced through the St. John Fisher College’s CareerZone.

My previous journalism experience and related internships have enabled me to develop the qualities you are looking for in these editorial positions. I have had several articles published in the Fisher student creative writing magazine, and editorial pieces printed in the Democrat & Chronicle, which I believe demonstrate my creativity and humor in addition to my writing abilities. I have also been recognized with the ‘Best Human Interest Story of the Year’ Award.

I believe that my experience and well-honed writing and editing skills would be a great match for
either of these positions with Element K. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Name