Your subject line is going to be the first thing your manager will see, other than your email address and your name. Essentially, that subject line is your second impression (the first being your actual interview) and it will also be the contextual opener to what you’ll be saying in your email. As such, your subject line needs to be excellent. And it also needs to be brief and straight to the point without any excessive bells and whistles.

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