7 · Saving and sending

Name it so they can find you

Avoid

CV.pdf
Resume final (2).docx
Document1.pdf

Use

Firstname-Lastname-CV.pdf
Firstname-Lastname-Cover-Letter.pdf

Optional: add the role, e.g. Firstname-Lastname-CV-Youth-Program-Officer.pdf

Sending by email

Subject: Application for Youth Program Officer | Firstname Lastname. Send a PDF unless they ask for Word, and write 3 to 4 lines in the email body. Never send a blank email with an attachment.

Gen Alpha · CV Writing Workshop