Cover Letter Templates

[Your Name]
[Street Address]
[City and Zip Code]
[Your Phone Number]

[Today’s Date]

[Addressee’s/Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Job Title]
[Organization/Company Name]
[Street Address]
[City and Zip Code]

Dear [Name],

Opening paragraph: State who you are, say where you found the job listing, and explain why you’re interested in the position.

Body paragraphs: Give an overview of your previous job experience, skills, qualifications, and accomplishments. Don’t repeat your resume. Explain what makes you a unique candidate and how you can help the company meet its goals. Use numbers to back up your claims.

Closing paragraph: State that you’d like to schedule an interview and provide your contact information. Say you’ll be in touch within a week if you don’t hear back. Finish by thanking the employer for their time and consideration.

Warm regards,

[Your Name]

[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

Dear [Mr./Ms./Mrs.] [Hiring Manager’s Surname],

I was excited to see your listing for the [Position Name] position at [Company Name] on [Website Name] recently. As a passionate [Your Occupation] with [#] years of professional experience performing [Primary Work Task], I’m confident that I would be an asset to your team.

Your job listing mentions a need for someone knowledgeable in [Area of Expertise], which I happen to have experience in. While employed at [Current Company Name], I’ve honed my skills doing [Relevant Tasks Performed]. While employed here, I have successfully raised our [Achievement] by [%] over the course of [Time Period], contributing substantially to the company’s annual goals.

I’m confident that my proven track record of driving results and knack for [Relevant Skill] will make me an immediate asset at [Company Name], and allow me to seamlessly integrate into the team.

I look forward to discussing the [Position Name] position with you in more detail soon. I’m available to talk at your earliest convenience. I’ll also be in touch next week to follow up, just to make sure you’ve received my application.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

[Your Name]

[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

Dea [Mr./Ms./Mrs.] [Hiring Manager’s Surname],

As a [Personal Description] who absolutely loves [Product Name], I was over the moon when I saw your listing for the [Position Name] position at [Company Name].

With [#] years of professional experience as [Occupation] under my belt, I’ve successfully accomplished [2 to 3 Previous Accomplishments]. I’m confident my [2 to 3 Traits or Qualifications] would make me an ideal fit for the team at [Company Name].

Currently, in my role at [Current Company] as a [Current Role], I regularly execute [Primary Responsibilities] and have successfully improved our performance. For instance, I bumped up [Achievement] by [%] over the course of [Time Period].

I’m positive my knack for [Achievement] will make me an immediate asset to the team at [Company Name].

I look forward to discussing the position and my qualifications with you in more detail. I’m available to talk at your soonest convenience, and I’ll be in touch next week to follow up to make sure you’ve received my application.

Warm regards,

[Your Name]

[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company’s Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Telephone No.]
[Email]

My name is [Your Name]. I’m writing to submit my application for the open [position] role that you’re advertising. Based on the job description, I believe that I have the required skills and experience for this role.

I’m a [Positive Trait] recent college graduate with a degree in [Degree] from [College Name]. In the past, I’ve received consistent praise for my [Positive Trait] by professors and classmates. During my studies, I developed proven [1–3 Soft Skills] skills, and I’d love the opportunity to use these skills in the [Position] role at your company.

I hope my resume convinces you that I’m a diligent, reliable candidate. I look forward to meeting you to discuss the value I’d bring to your organization, as well as the ways I can help your business achieve its goals. Please contact me at [Phone No.] or via email at [Email] so that we can organize a suitable meeting time.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company’s Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Telephone No.]
[Email]

My name is [Your Name]. I’m grateful for the opportunity to apply for the open [position] role at your company. It’s clear from the job description that you wish to hire a versatile candidate who can help tackle [Challenge That Needs to Be Addressed]. Based on my experience, I’m certain that I would perform exceptionally in this role.

I’m a [Positive Trait] professional [Degree/Specialty] who has been consistently rated as [Positive Trait] by my colleagues. During my career, I’ve developed proven [1–3 Soft Skills] skills, and I hope to leverage these skills in the [Position] role at your company.

I’m confident that my resourcefulness and skills in [Area of Expertise] make me an ideal candidate for this role. I anticipate explaining how my varied skill-sets and abilities will benefit your organization. Please contact me at [Phone Number] or via email at [Email] to schedule an appropriate meeting time.

Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]