Applying by email
How do I email a recruiter directly about a job I saw advertised?
Keep it short: name the role, give one or two reasons you fit, attach your CV and ask a clear question or state that you have applied. Recruiters are busy, so make your message easy to act on.
Example:
"Subject: Senior Accountant role – Hassan Iqbal
Dear Ms Varghese,
I have applied for the Senior Accountant role through your careers page and wanted to introduce myself. I am an ACCA-qualified accountant with six years in audit and group reporting in Dubai.
My CV is attached. I would be glad to answer any questions.
Kind regards,
Hassan Iqbal
+971 52 555 0101"
If the advert says "apply only through the portal", apply there first and only email if a contact is given.
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