How To Write An Email For Job Opening. Even if you're contacting multiple recruiters, you should customize each email to make every recruiter feel like they're your first choice for help on your job search. Clarify whether you plan to or have already made this job opening available to external applicants.

Open the salutation with dear, followed by the title and name of the recipient. It is always advised that you should mention the name of the recipient to give. Dear (employer), i would like to follow up with you about a resume and cover letter sent to you last week for the senior software engineer position.