Find the job of your dreams in 2020: learning how to write the perfect subject line is the first step
The subject line communicates who you are and what you want, as well as showing off your qualifications and helping you stand out
If you’re hoping to get a new job (or your first job!) this year, it’s important to be as prepared as possible. Before you can even hope to get someone to read your CV, you have to make sure they read the email you send them.
The subject line of an email is the first thing a recipient sees, and with more than 300 billion business emails sent every day, it’s harder than ever to get noticed.
Whether you’re cold-emailing potential mentors, scouting for open positions, or even applying for a job, you’re competing for a slice of attention that grows slimmer by the day.
The subject line not only communicates who you are and what you want but also can be a marketing tool that shows off your qualifications and helps you stand out.
Here is some advice from career and communication experts about what you should keep in mind when writing your next subject line. These tips could motivate your reader to give you their time and help launch your next professional endeavour.
Keep it short
Capture the heart of what you’re trying to say in the limited character space. A typical inbox reveals about 60 characters of an email’s subject line, while a mobile phone shows just 25 to 30 characters, Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume, said.