Whether you’re a fresh college graduate or looking for a new job, getting an application to stand out is never easy. What’s more is you won’t be the only applicant submitting a resume. The average corporate job gets about 250 applications and among these people, only four to five are called for an interview. So the question is “What can you ethically do to stand out from the other applicants?”
In addition to a resume and portfolio that stand out, experts recommend sending an email message to hiring managers to help you stand out from the rest of the applicants. This type of message can get your CV in noticed by the right person.
Don’t know where to start? No worries! I’ve written 15 real email messages you can send to hiring managers to start building a relationship. When you’re ready, scroll down and let’s get started.
The interview process is mostly conducted online.
Messages to Hiring Managers Expressing Interest in Role
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I recently applied for the position of Human Resources Assistant that your company ABC advertised in Work Page last week. Having worked in the HR department for almost 3 years, I believe that I have gained the experience necessary to meet your needs, especially regarding wage and benefits issues.
Please find attached my resume for ease of reference. Are you available for a short 15- to 20-minute phone call within the next three weeks? I would like to speak with you about the position, if possible.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [Your name] and I am so excited about the position of Social Media Specialist that XYZ Company has posted in Indeed last week. In fact, I immediately submitted my resume and my portfolio when I saw the job opening. I would love to be able to work for your company since I believe my skills [skill 1] and [skill 2] are perfect for this position.
I have again attached my resume and portfolio for your reference. Could I have the chance to call you for a 15-minute talk about this job? I would be very happy to be granted this opportunity.
Best wishes,
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
My name is [your name] and I am very much interested in the Planning Manager job opening that ABC company just recently posted. Having worked as Planning Head for almost 6 years, I trust that I can be a great fit in this job, not to mention that I specialize in materials optimization and cost efficiency systems.
I have attached my resume for your reference. May I request a 15-to-20-minute phone call with you in the next two weeks to discuss this work further, if I am not asking too much?
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I found out that XYZ company has a job opening for a QA Specialist through Mr. RRR, your teammate who’s my next-door neighbor. I am now employed with P&P Company for 4 years as QA Specialist. In this span of time, I can proudly say that I have accomplished numerous projects for P&P Company, like their annual ISO accreditation, minimizing product recalls, and ensuring food safety.
I am very much interested to join your team. Attached is my resume which you can review. May I also request 15 minutes of your time so I can call you and discuss this work?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
I am [your name], an Industrial Engineer with 6 years of work experience in PJ Company, who is very much interested in the Assembly Line Manager position you have just recently advertised. With my expertise in Time & Motion studies and the improvement of manufacturing standards, I believe that I can truly be an asset to your company.
I have attached my resume for your review. If I am not asking too much, may I call you for around 15 minutes in the next two weeks to discuss this job opportunity? Thank you for considering my request.
Respectfully,
[Your name}
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Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I saw in Indeed that your company, ABC Industries, needs a Production Manager. Knowing that ABC.com’s vision is to [state vision], I believe that I can enthusiastically work with you since we have the same objective. I have submitted my resume together with a cover letter stating my interest to join your company.
Please find attached my resume for ease of your review. I would also like to ask if we can have a 15-minute or so phone call in the next two weeks to discuss this work opening?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I am [your name], a Mechanical Engineer who is very much interested to work as a Production Supervisor in ABC Company. My experience as a Production Supervisor for 5 years in P&P Company which is also a manufacturing company like ABC, makes me confident that I can handle the job at ABC well. I specialize in food safety programs and budget management.
I have again attached my resume for ease of your review. Would you have a few minutes to tell me more about what you are looking for? I can gladly call you up for this.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
My name is [your name] and I found out of your job opening for Materials Buyer through my current boss, Mr. VVV of WWW Company, who I was told is a good friend of your CEO. I want to apply for said position. I have been connected with WWW Company for 3 years as a Materials Buyer, and I can proudly say that I have generated around US [amount] of savings for the cheaper materials I have purchased for WWW Company.
Attached is my resume for your reference. May I talk to you through the phone to know more about this job opportunity? A 15- or 20-minute call will do.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Increase your chances of landing a job position by sending an email message to the hiring manager.
Sample Message to Hiring Manager before Applying
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
Hope all is well with you. I’m [your name] and I would like to apply for the position of Finance Analyst which you have posted last week in Jobstreet. I am currently connected with Glass Manufacturing, a company like yours. Noting that we have the same vision, and with my familiarity with the financial structure in this kind of business, I believe that I will be an asset to your organization.
I am looking forward to learning more about this job opening. Would I be able to take a few minutes of your time to talk more, through the phone, about this job opportunity?
Respectfully,
[Your name}
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
My name’s [your name] and I’m currently a graduating student of LMN University. I got the chance to be an intern at your Production Department in the first quarter of this year. I learned a lot from this experience so when I saw the post about a Production Assistant job opening in your company, I became very eager to get the position. Though I’m quite sure that I meet the requirements for this job position, can we connect through Zoom or could I give you a call to learn more about this work? I really am so interested to work at LMN.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name], a Mathematics and MBA graduate of UPP University, who is now working at GGG Enterprises as a Materials Planner. I saw your post in Indeed.com regarding a job opening for a Materials Manager. With my extensive experience as a Materials Planner and knowledge of inventory management, I feel that I am already fit for the work you have advertised.
Can I take a few minutes of your time to discuss this job opening? If I am not asking too much, I would like to call you up at your earliest convenience.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I am currently working as a Brand Manager at You.com. Last week, I saw your post regarding a job opening for a Brand Manager in your prestigious company. I am very much interested in the said position since my family and I are loyal customers of your products.
I would like to call you up to discuss the work in more detail. Could I call maybe next week?
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
Hope this email finds you well. I saw your job opening for the position of Social Media Analyst that ROR Advertising posted on Indeed.com last week. I am so excited to apply since it has been my dream to work in a big company like yours.
Is it possible to meet with you next week to discuss if my potentials fit the job opportunity?
Thank you,
[Your name]
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Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name], a BS in Accountancy graduate of BWW College and who is now employed at TREE.com as an Audit Manager. I found your job opening for the position of Audit Manager through Indeed.com. I believe that I am a sure fit for the role with the many projects I have handled regarding internal audits and policy-making.
Can we have a Zoom meeting to discuss my qualifications for you to check I am indeed fit for the said job opening? Or I can also call you up for a short discussion.
Best wishes,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name], a Mechanical Engineer who is now working with FGI Manufacturing as a Production Supervisor. Mr. Cortez, your HR Head who is a family friend, informed me of your job opening for the position of Production Manager. I have extensive experience in Production especially machine resources to ensure minimal downtime.
Are you available for a 15- to 20-minute phone call to discuss my credentials?
I am very much interested in this job opening.
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
My name is [your name] and I would like to apply for the position of Marketing Manager which was advertised on Indeed.com three days ago.
Currently, I am connected with Hotdogs Unlimited as a Brand Manager. I am sure that my extensive 5-year experience in the field of Marketing makes me fit for this role.
Would you be available for a Zoom meeting to discuss this job opportunity in more detail?
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Example Messages to Hiring Managers on LinkedIn
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
Your posts on LinkedIn about sales representatives’ objectives and positive characteristics were so informative. Your company, Organic Grocery Company, has always been the leader in pharmaceutical sales, and this made me become interested in the Sales Representative job position that The Organic Grocery Company has advertised. May I take a few minutes of your time so that we can discuss this work in more detail? I have attached my resume for your review. Please advise if I can give you a call at your earliest convenience.
Best wishes,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I am a Physics graduate of YGH University and have been working in the Nuclear Department of RRR Hospital for two years. I read your posts on LinkedIn regarding Radioactive Iodine and Hyperthyroidism and I was greatly amazed by the inputs you gave. By chance, I saw the job opening in your company for a Nuclear Laboratory Assistant. Would you have a few minutes to discuss the job’s details with me? I am really interested to join your company. Please advise when I can call you up.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I hope you don’t mind my reaching out to you through LinkedIn. I just recently applied for the position of Sales Officer of your company, as advertised on Indeed.com last week. I believe that my experience in Sales for the past 5 years, not to mention the awards I have received as a top salesperson for the last 3 consecutive years, make me fit for the role of Sales Officer.
I have attached my resume for ease of your review. Thank you for your valuable time. I am looking forward to this job opportunity.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name] and I recently graduated from UVN University with a degree in Advertising, specializing in Product Design. I really admire your company so I would like to ask if there are job openings related to my educational background. I am very sorry for writing to you directly through LinkedIn.
Thank you for your time.
[Your name]
Hi [hiring mangar’s name],
I’m [your name] and I’m an Accounting Staff at SVV Auditors. I recently applied for the position of Audit Reviewer that your company advertised last week. Could I give you a call to know if my credentials meet your requirements? I really am so interested in this job.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
My name is [your name] and am now a Finance Staff at Stamina-Foods. Though we have not met, I have learned so much about your company, thus making me want to land a job there. Could I give you a 15- to 20-minute call to discuss my credentials and to check if there are job openings that fit me?
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I am [your name] and am very much interested to work in your company. At present, I am connected with Super Steakhouse Restaurant as a QA Assistant. I have attached my resume for your review.
Thank you,
[Your name]
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Hi [hiring manager’s name],
I am now looking for new job opportunities and, by chance, saw the Marketing Manager position you have advertised in Work Dot Com just last week.
I believe that my experience as a Marketing Staff in Oxhog Industries makes me a great fit.
Please find attached my resume for your review. Could I give you a call to discuss if the work fits my credentials?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
I found out from your profile that you hire sales personnel from the bay area. I reside there and have been in sales for the past 3 years. I would gladly make myself available for an interview since I have, for so long a time, wanted to work with your prestigious company. My resume is attached for your review.
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Need an edge in the job hunt? Contact the hiring manager directly.
Sample Messages to Recruiters about a Job
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
Hope this message finds you in the best of health. I am [your name] and I’m applying for your job post for a Production Manager which I read in Indeed. Having worked for 5 years as a Production Manager in DDD Industries, I know that my experience, knowledge, and skills in electronics will be a great help to your company if I’m hired.
Please find attached my resume for your review. If I am not asking too much, could I call you up in the next two weeks to discuss this job opening in more detail?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
Your company, ABC Diversities, has always been the leader in food manufacturing which is not surprising, with all of your delicious hotdogs and hams that people of all ages enjoy. I have been a loyal customer ever since, and now that I have graduated with a degree in Food Technology, I would like to join your company to work in one that I truly admire.
Here’s my LinkedIn profile [profile link]. I would love the chance to be able to meet or talk further on any job opening in your great firm.
Sincerely
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name], currently working as a QA Manager in QQQ Manufacturing. I recently submitted my resume for the position of QA Manager in your company. My experience in the development of quality standards and control procedures in every step of the food manufacturing line makes me believe that I am the person you are looking for.
I have again attached my resume and samples of control procedures I have made for ease of your review. I would also like to schedule a short phone call with you next week about this job opportunity, if possible. When can we talk, please?
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
This message may seem bold, but I believe I’m a good match for this role.
My name’s [your name] and I recently applied for the position of Finance Manager in your company QWQ Enterprises. I believe that my 5-experience as a Finance Officer in my present employer, PPP Company, plus my educational background make me fit for the role. I’m so excited to work with you since your company’s vision/mission is also the same as mine.
I am so excited by this opportunity so I would like to know more about it. May I give you a call within the next two weeks to discuss this job opening?
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I’m [your name] and I have just submitted my resume to the position of Brand Manager which your company has posted in Indeed a few days ago. Currently, I am connected with AAA Company as a Brand Manager for their top product, TopBest. Based on your job posting, I think my qualifications are a match for your needs. Would you have time in a week or so to discuss my job experience? We could meet or I can give you a call.
Respectfully,
[Your name]
Hi [hiring manager’s name],
Hope this finds you well. I’m [your name], presently connected with SVS Securities as a Legal Assistant. I just submitted my resume for the job opening in your company, Forever Industries, for a Legal Manager which you posted in Indeed last week. I have a portfolio of legal corporate cases which I have handled and which I am willing to share with you. Could we meet next week to discuss this job opportunity and to check if my skills match your expectations?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Hello [hiring manager’s name],
Hope everything’s well with you. I got your e-mail address from May Homer who’s a close friend of mine. Yesterday, I submitted my resume for the job opening for Inventory Analyst which your company has posted on Indeed.com. Having worked as an Inventory Planner in PPP Manufacturing for 4 years where I have generated millions in cost savings through projects I have recommended and implemented, I think that I am fit for the role you have advertised.
Are you interested in meeting to check if your company’s goals match my work experience? Or I could give you a phone call at your convenience.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [hiring manager’s name],
I am [your name], a BS Mathematics graduate of QWQ University, and am presently in the last quarter of her Masters of Business Administration in the same school. I learned about your job opening for a Mathematics professor in your college and I would like to express my interest.
I have attached my resume for your review. May I take a few minutes of your time to know more about the said position? I can call you up at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Feel free to edit and customize these messages to reflect your educational and work experience. Best of luck standing out from the competition and getting hired.
