Job Application Email Examples: What to Write When Sending Your CV (2026)

You've prepared your CV — great. But typing "CV attached" and hitting send throws away your first impression. Recruiters read the application email too, and a well-written, short email makes you stand out. Here's a job application email guide with copy-and-use examples.

The 4 Parts of a Good Application Email

• Subject line — the role plus your name
• Greeting — to a named person where possible
• Body — who you are and why you're a fit (2-3 sentences)
• Closing — thanks, contact details and a note about the attachment

Subject Line Examples

The subject line decides whether your email gets opened:

• ✅ "Senior Software Developer Application – James Carter"
• ✅ "Digital Marketing Specialist Application – Sophie Clarke"
• ❌ "Hello" / "Job" / a blank subject line

Example 1: Standard Job Application Email

Subject: Accountant Application – Emma Wilson

Dear Hiring Team,

I'd like to apply for the Accountant position you posted
on LinkedIn. I have five years' experience in accounts
and reporting within the manufacturing sector, with
strong ERP and accounting-software skills.

You'll find my full CV attached. I'd welcome the
opportunity to discuss my application further.

Kind regards,
Emma Wilson
+44 7700 000000 | [email protected]

Example 2: Application via a Referral

Subject: Sales Representative Application – Daniel Brooks

Hi Sarah,

Tom Bennett on your team mentioned the open Sales
Representative role and suggested my profile might be a
good fit. You can see my three years of field sales
experience and my track record in account management in
the attached CV.

I'd be glad to speak whenever suits you.

Thanks,
Daniel Brooks

Example 3: Recent Graduate / No Experience

Subject: Graduate Management Scheme Application – Olivia Hughes

Dear Hiring Manager,

I've recently graduated in Business Management and would
like to apply for your Graduate Management Scheme. During
my degree I completed internships at two different
companies; I'm analytical and a natural team player.

I've attached my CV. Thank you in advance for
considering my application.

Kind regards,
Olivia Hughes

Common Mistakes

• Writing a long, page-after-page email (no one reads it)
• Forgetting to attach your CV (check BEFORE you send!)
• Getting the name wrong instead of using "Dear Hiring Manager"
• Spelling mistakes — they erode trust
• A file name like "new_cv_final_v2.pdf"

Your CV needs to be as strong as your email. If you haven't polished your CV yet, take a look at our how to write a CV guide, and for role-specific examples browse our CV examples.