If the job you wish to apply for does not have an online application form, you will probably be asked to send a CV and covering letter by e-mail.
The body of your e-mail should be a short note explaining which job you are applying for and that you are attaching your CV and covering letter. Your CV and covering letter should obviously be attached to your email.
Attachments
[Edit]Most employers will accept CVs and covering letters as attachments. If you plan to send your CV as a Word document, never send the original document you are changing and editing. Instead, copy and paste your finished CV into a "new document" and save it under a new name. It is possible to see all revisions of a document with certain types of Word and if you don't do this, your assessor may be able to see all the changes you have ever made to your CV document.
Sending your CV as a PDF document can be a good idea when making email applications. Your assessor may be using a different version of Word which may alter your documents and formatting. A PDF document looks the same no matter who downloads it. If in doubt, send both PDF and Word documents attached to your application email.
Save a copy for the future
[Edit]As with paper job applications, don’t forget to save a copy of your email application for future reference. This will give you a starting point for future job applications and you will be able to refer to it if you are invited for a job interview.
