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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Today’s Date]
[Employer’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Employer’s Name],
Opening Paragraph (Intro)
Your cover letter opening should include a self-introduction. Tell them who you are, where your expertise lies, where you found the job posting, and why you want this job specifically.
Body Paragraphs
The second paragraph of your cover letter should respond directly to the job description written by the hiring manager. Describe how your previous job experiences, skills, and abilities will help you meet the company’s needs. To make that easier, you should include exact words and phrases from the job descriptions in your cover letter.
- You can include a bulleted list of your accomplishments
- Ensure you’re quantifying to emphasize your bullet points (e.g. “Managed 12 marketing campaigns leading to 32% increased traffic to website”)
Do some research about the company and find out what their current activities and goals are. Explain how you can help them achieve those goals.
Closing Paragraph
Your cover letter closing is the call-to-action portion of your cover letter. Inform the hiring manager that you’d love to go in for an interview. Provide your email address and thank them.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Cover Letter Template
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Today’s Date]
[Employer’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Employer’s Name],
I am writing to express my interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name], as advertised on [where you found the job posting]. With a [mention relevant years of experience] background in [industry/field], I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team and bring valuable skills to the role.
Throughout my career, I have [mention key achievements or experiences relevant to the job]. My expertise in [specific skills relevant to the job] has allowed me to [mention how you’ve made a positive impact in previous roles]. I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because of [specific reasons you admire about the company, such as its values, projects, or industry reputation].
I am impressed by [Company Name]’s commitment to [mention something specific about the company, such as innovation, sustainability, etc.]. I believe my skills and experiences align well with the requirements of the [Job Title] position, and I am eager to contribute to the success of your team.
Enclosed is my resume that further outlines my qualifications. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences make me a perfect fit for your team. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience and can be reached at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address].
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to the continued success of [Company Name].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]