Best Attractive Email Subject Lines for Job Application

Emails are the gateway to your job application. If you want to stand out as a candidate, then you need to send emails that will make employers take notice. And the first step toward writing a good job application email is to focus on a subject line that grabs the recruiter’s attention.

Why? Because using the wrong subject line can hurt you in two ways: It won’t be opened, or it will put off employers with an overly promotional or negative tone. Get your email opened and you get results.

Here are 5 attractive subject lines to help you ace that next job application email you plan to send to your dream company.

1. Is [company] looking for an experienced [add relevant experience] candidate?

In this email subject line, you not only identified yourself as a qualified candidate for the job, but you also set the context for the recruiter as to which job you are interested in. Chances are, if the recruiter is actively hiring for those specific skills sets and experience, you’ve already halfway there!

If you’re applying to a company that hires engineers, for example, try to include the name of the company and build buzz around it. 

Even if the recruiter isn’t actively hiring for that position at the moment, they might consider you for another role or potential roles in the future.

2. Interested in [position] at [company]

This subject line again adds specificity to your job application and also showcases your interest in working in this role. In the email body, don’t forget to add a short note on why you’re interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit.

Use this subject line when you’ve seen a job advertised in your field of expertise or you are interested in a particular company. You can also use it when you know what role you’re applying for, but don’t know the name of the person who is hiring for it.

3. Your recent article about [topic related to their [industry] in [media]

This subject line works as a great conversation starter with a leader or hiring manager looking to hire candidates with skill sets similar to yours. If you are applying for a role, then it is likely that the hiring manager has written an article about the latest trends in the industry or has published thought leadership articles in the recent past, around topics relevant to your role. This could be a good way for you to be precise, get their attention, and maybe, set up an exploratory call.

It’s a simple way to follow up after reading about something in their field, and it works because the subject line immediately indicates that you’re familiar with their work, which means you’re likely to have knowledge of their industry and probably are a good fit for the job.

4. Referred by [name], reg: [position] at [company]

One of the most effective ways to land a job is by getting referred. Usually, it’s faster and easier to get an interview with a company if you know someone who works there.

In case you want to follow up or drop a message to the recruiter regarding your referral job application, this would be a great subject line to go with. You can add in other information as well such as their position at the company and how you know them (coworker in the past, friend, peer, etc.)

5. Why I’m a good fit for the [position title] position at [company]

This is a great way to showcase that you can go the extra mile by adding some personalization, talking about solutions your potential employer is possibly looking for, and also resonating with your potential recruiter.

It makes it easier for recruiters to quickly understand what kind of job opportunity you are interested in and why they should consider hiring you for this role.

Another great example is ‘5 ways I can make an immediate contribution to [company]’. These two subject lines could capture the recruiter’s attention because it adds context to the role you’re interested in, it shows you have done your research and that you are serious about applying for this job.

It’s very likely that recruiters receive hundreds of emails every day, so they might not have the time and resources to read each one of them in detail. For this very reason, it’s essential that you always subject lines that make your job application emails stand out

What are some subject lines that have really worked for you in your job hunt? Tell us about it in the comments section below.