I Asked ChatGPT to Write 3 Different Marketing Job Application Emails — Here's What I Got
Here’s a confession: If someone asked me how I was able to land two of the most exciting full-time marketing roles in my career, my first instinct would have been to say that I was just “lucky.”
A second later, though, I’d be much fairer to myself and admit that I was able to make the hiring manager interested in learning more about me. When you apply for an open role, this first impression usually happens when you send in your resume over email.
The biggest hurdle? Standing out among other applicants in the hiring manager’s inbox.
As I’ve been self-employed for over four years now, the last time I applied for any full-time role was years before ChatGPT came to the market.
Still, I wondered if AI is capable of creating an email that would be compelling and personal and, therefore, has the potential to intrigue a hiring company. Also, how much information would I have to include in my prompt to get a satisfactory outcome? I tested three different prompts to see — here’s what I learned.
Table of Contents
- What is a job application email?
- How to Write a Job Application Email
- What ChatGPT Wrote For Me
- Writing My Own Job Application Email
What is a job application email?
A job application email is a formal email sent to a recruiter or a hiring manager by someone who’s seeking employment. It aims to express interest in a specific position and to share relevant information on the applicant’s skills and experience.
How to Write a Job Application Email
1. Add a relevant subject line.
On top of applications from candidates, the hiring manager receives tens of other emails every single day.
And while you have no control over how much communication they receive, you can do a lot to boost your job application email visibility.
“Make your intentions clear in the subject line,” says Robert Kaskel, chief people officer at Checkr.“Mention it’s an application, the role in question, and your name. Also, remember that most email providers only display 20-30 characters of subject line text in the recipient’s inbox.”
Kaskel also underlines that you should steer clear of any “clickbait-y” text.
“Nor should you try to create a sense of urgency by using words like ‘Urgent,’ ‘Immediate,’ or ‘Time-sensitive.’ These tactics might work for marketers, but they’re more likely to alienate and irritate a recruiter who may view them as deceptive,” he said.
2. Adjust your tone of voice to the company.
As a marketer, you know that brands use a different tone of voice. Some are more relaxed than others. If you want to stand out from other applicants, try to use a tone of voice that matches the company you’re applying to.
Take a look at the job ad. Is it written in a friendly, humorous manner, or is it super professional? Write your email copy in a way …read more
Source:: HubSpot Blog
