Need Advise and Feedback - New Grad Software Engineer
Hi Everyone, I hope you guys are all safe.
I graduated in May 2020 and have a Bachelor's in Software Engineering. I have been emailing and messaging recruiters on Linkedin while also applying if I see any job posting. But mainly I am emailing or messaging recruiters on Linkedin cuz there aren't many job posting available right now. I am mainly interested in getting into FAANG but also open to other roles. I want to work in the US, so I need to apply to companies that can sponsor me.
This is what I have been writing in my emails when I email recruiters, please advise me if I need to add or remove anything from my email. Please note, English is not my first language and I suck at writing.
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Hey RECRUITERS NAME, I hope you are doing well and safe and sound.
I recently graduated (May 2020) from XXXXX University with Bachelors's in Software Engineering. The reason why I am reaching out to you is that I am currently looking for New Graduate Software Engineering positions and require your assistance. If you can please look at my resume and offer me a chance for an interview with COMPANY NAME, it would help me a lot.
In terms of my background, I have done two internships over my academic career, one at COMPANY NAME for 4 months as a Developer and one at COMPANY NAME for 12 months as a DevOps/Software Engineer. I have also done various side projects and I am currently working on developing ......[PROJECT I M WORKING ON]
I have attached my resume where you can find more detailed information regarding my background. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
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If anyone here can refer me (I can send you my resume) or advise me in terms of what else I should do to land a job before September. I will really appreciate it. Thank you!!
Gotta follow the blind rules: TC: 0 :(
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So by applying before hand you are already 2 steps ahead.
Your cover letter is great but make sure to include the jobs you applied to at the beginning so that it’s the first thing the recruiter sees.
I just wanted to share my 2 cents. I have done it a lot and rarely heard from a good company, rather I was contacted by consultancies. Applying directly has helped me. Apply as many applications as you can.
I wish you good luck!
Just checkin in,
In the market,
Checking back on the opportunity etc.
Apart from that, change your email format to more of a bullet specific points than a letter format, be specific about what are you looking for, and what you can offer. Also a contact number highlighted. And of course a one page resume.