Nowadays when you look for a job, many large companies have an automated application system where you upload and submit your CV and other documents directly. However, some companies don’t yet have such online systems and request that you send your job application by email. Or you might be applying for a position without a formal listing at the suggestion of a recruiter or colleague. In such cases, you’ll probably need to send an email for a job inquiry.

Once you finish writing your cover letter, you may be wondering if you should send it as an attachment or as the body of your email. Both are possible when applying for a job by email, so you should check the application guidelines to see if the employer specifies how they want to receive the covering letter. Make sure to follow these instructions to the letter or your application may not be considered. However, if no directions are given, you can choose how you’d prefer to send it. Just keep in mind that if you include your cover letter as an attachment, there is no need to repeat all that in