No matter what position you're applying for or where you are in your career, you always need to send a cover letter with your resume.  When properly written, a cover letter will enhance your CV and provide the hiring manager with more information about your qualifications for the position.

But it's easier said than done when it comes to writing a cover letter. You must persuasively prove to the hiring manager that you are a better fit for the organization than the other applicants and that you can carry out the duties outlined in the job description.  And this can be an extremely difficult chore unless you're a skilled writer.

Thankfully, we wrote these cover letter samples to serve as inspiration and motivation for you as you begin writing your own.

Career Change Cover Letter Example

DORIS ADDISON 

Marketing Professional

email: [email protected]

linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dorize

To: 

Perpetual Philip 

Human Resource Manager

Optimal Workplace INC

341 Employment Avenue 

Los Angeles, CA

Dear Ms.  Addison,

I have a formal marketing experience and have a track record of success in retail sales. My goal is to move into public relations. I think I'd be a great fit for the Public Relations Specialist position in the consumer products section of your PR business given my history and skill set.

I already know about your brand and your items because I have utilized them. I have eagerly followed your introduction of edgy personalities to your product lines and branding, as well as the launch of new scents for a number of celebrities. I would promote your businesses to the public and media with enthusiasm and expertise.

I was in charge of my prior company's social media content and had experience creating buzz. When my group made the decision to participate in the polar plunge three years ago. We used social media to create interest in donating to our cause, and we raised more than $30.000 for the event.

I am confident that the skills I developed in previous positions have prepared me for this opportunity with your firm. My expertise in your products and my experience in customer services and retail sales make me a great candidate for this opening. I would love to meet you and share more about my previous experience if you have any questions. Please give me a call at 123-876-0672 or email me at [email protected]

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, 

DORIS ADDISON

What this cover letter does well is this: 

• It is the perfect length, 
• providing the hiring manager with all the information they need without going into too much detail; 
• it has a relevant introduction explaining the candidate's career change and why they want to work in public relations right away; 
• it explains the candidate's related experience explaining how their prior experience in retail sales will help them succeed in PR.

Fresh Graduate Cover Letter Example 

STONE FREDRICK

Marketing Student

Email: [email protected]  

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/philip

Tel: 487-222-1010

To: 

Perpetual Philip    

Human Resource Manager

Optimal Workplace INC

341 Employment Avenue 

Los Angeles, CA

Dear Ms.  Addison,

I'm writing to show my interest in your marketing company's internship development program. I found out about your business from my university's student center and have thoroughly researched your ground-breaking work in the logistics sector after visiting your website.

I'm currently a marketing major with a statistics minor, and I'll graduate in the spring of next year. Despite my extensive experience in analytics and marketing, I focus mostly on government efforts. Since your organization prioritizes similar things, I believe that working with you as an intern will expand my learning possibilities and provide me with the exposure I need to grow professionally while applying what I've learned to benefit your clients.

Following graduating, I hope to work for an agency like yours to grow my experience, serve clients and eventually start my own agency. With the right opportunities and experience working with prominent clients, I believe that I can achieve my goals.

I would like the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the internship opportunities you have available. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me by phone at 487-222-1010 or by email at [email protected]

Thanks for your cooperation

 Sincerely,

STONE FREDRICK

Here’s what this cover letter does right:

• Personally greets the hiring manager. The candidate has taken the time to find the hiring manager’s name and address them by it, which makes the opening of the cover letter much more personal.
• Wraps up with a call to action. The candidate wraps up the cover letter by suggesting a meeting with the hiring manager, which makes them more memorable.
• Explains why the candidate is the right person for the internship. In this cover letter for an internship, the candidate explains how they’ve previously interned in a different firm, which gives them the experience to succeed in this role.

Project Manager Cover Letter Example

 FIDELIS MAYOR 

 Digital Project Manager

To:

Samuel Ferguson

 Hiring Manager 

Megaforce Digitals 

[email protected]

Denmark 

Dear Samuel,

I'm writing to Megaforce Digital to express interest in the Digital Project Manager position. With my wealth of experience, accolades, and certifications, I know I'm the best person for the job.

I am an accomplished and well-versed digital project manager with a track record of accomplishments in the Internet of Things sector. I've been leading and managing Internet of Things projects for a range of clients for more than six years, and I've won numerous accolades for my work in the field and at my present employer. I am most proud of the Outstanding in Project Management award I earned at my project management conference in 2023 and the IoT project of the year award I received at the IOT Industry Awards. These award are a testament to my ability to delivery outstanding results and drive innovation in the IOT field.

I have a track record of meeting deadlines and staying under budget while achieving quantifiable results in my current position. I have effectively overseen several IOT initiatives, resulting in increased revenue and cost savings for the business. For instance, I oversaw the installation of an IOT-enabled inventory management system for a retail customer, resulting in a 25% decrease in stockouts and a 20% increase in inventory turnover.

I'm thrilled to have the chance to join your business, contribute my expertise, and help your projects develop and succeed. I am a results-driven, meticulous professional who is passionate about IOT and how it can spur innovation and enhance corporate operations.

Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Sincerely, 

Fidelis Mayor

What this cover letter does well is as follows:

• makes use of a captivating opening. This applicant will definitely attract HR's attention and persuade them to read the entire cover letter with an eye-grabbing opening paragraph.
• lists achievements that can be measured. This candidate uses real statistics and numbers to demonstrate exactly what they have accomplished. 
• acknowledges the HR directly. The candidate is aware that a personal greeting sounds far better than "Dear Sir/Madam."

Teacher Cover Letter Example

CAMELA CANE

English Teacher

To: 

Meyer Jakes 

Vancouver Public Schools 

PO Box 8937 

Vancouver, WA 98668

290 falk Rd

Dear Meyer,

I am writing to express my interest in the English teaching position at Vancouver Public School. With years of experience in the field and proven track records of success, I am confident in my ability to make a valuable contribution to your team.

Throughout my career as an English teacher, I have consistently exceeded expectations and achieved numerous qulifiable successes. In my most resent role at Delight Middle School, I was able to increase students test scores by 20% by implementing rigorous and interactive curriculum that emphasize on critical thinking and analysis, and received a 100% passing rate on the state English Language Arts exams.

In addition to my professional achievements, I am known for my ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment for students. I have a proven track record of building strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues, and have received numerous positive reviews and referrals from past students. I am able to create safe and inclusive classroom where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and taking risks in learning. I also have experience in creating individual and small groups instruction, as well as creating and delivering lesson plans and utilizing different teaching methods to cater to the needs of diverse students.

I'm thrilled to have the chance to join your team, at Vancouver Public Schools, contribute my expertise, and help your school develop and succeed. I am continuing to bringing my professional developments and staying current with the least trend and techniques in teaching English Language.

Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Sincerely, 

Camila Cane

What this cover letter does well is as follows:

• Contains pertinent contact information. The candidate has provided optional, yet pertinent, contact details, including their Medium, Quora, and LinkedIn pages. 
• Goal-oriented. In their cover letter, the candidate went into further depth about their accomplishments. 
• Demonstrates the candidate's enthusiasm. Being passionate about one's work is far more vital for some jobs than for others. One of these jobs is teaching, which is why this applicant expresses their enthusiasm for the position.

Tips to Write a Cover Letter (The Proper Way)

After discussing the fundamentals, let's move on to cover letter advice. We've included all the information you need below to transform your cover letter from "OK" to "great."

Select the appropriate template.

• Making a solid first impression is the key to writing a strong cover letter.
• And how better to make a good impression than with a polished, organized, and eye-catching template?
• To get started, just select one of our tried-and-true cover letter templates.

Include your contact information in the header.

Using a header is the greatest method to begin your cover letter. 

What you ought to put in there is as follows:

• Complete Name
• Telephone Number
• Send an email
• Time of Date
• The hiring manager's name and title in their profession
• The firm name that you are applying to You may optionally choose to include the following, if desired:
• Social Media Profiles: Any kind of profile related to your area of expertise. Social media profiles on platforms such as Medium (for authors), GitHub (for coders), LinkedIn, etc.
• Personal Website: You may include a link to your personal website if it enhances your application in any way. Assume you work as a professional writer. Then, you should include a link to your blog or content portfolio website.

Give the hiring manager a warm welcome.

After including all of your pertinent contact details, it's time to respond to the recruiting manager who has perused your cover letter. 

Finding the hiring manager's name and addressing them personally, as opposed to use the customary "dear sir or madam," is a smart practice in this situation. This demonstrates your genuine interest in the business and your time spent learning more about the position.

So, how can you get the name of the hiring manager?

Searching LinkedIn for the head of the relevant department at the organization is one approach to accomplish this. Assume for the moment that you are applying to Mycvcreator for the post of Communication Specialist. Most likely, the Chief Communications Officer or Head of Communications will be the recruiting manager.

Make a compelling opening.

Hundreds, occasionally even thousands, of applications are sent to recruiters. It's unlikely that they will read each and every cover letter from beginning to end.

Therefore, it's critical to grab their interest right away in the opening paragraph.

However, the issue with the majority of cover letter introductory paragraphs is that they're typically very generic and look something like this:

Wrong Example

“Hey, my name is Samson and I’d like to work as a Sales Manager at XYZ Inc. I’ve worked as a sales manager at Group up Groups Inc. for 5+ years, so I believe that I’d be a good fit for the position.”

As the hiring manager can probably tell from your first paragraph, all you're telling them is that you've worked on the job previously, which doesn't really help you stand out from the competition. 

To truly capture the reader's interest, you should instead begin by highlighting two or three of your greatest accomplishments. The accomplishments should ideally be as pertinent to the role as possible. 

An illustration:

Good Example

Dear Daniel

My name’s Cynthia and I’d like to help XYZ Inc. hit and exceed its sales goals as a Sales Manager. I’ve worked with Company X, a fin-tech company, for 3+ years. As a Sales Representative, I generated an average of $30,000+ in sales per month (beating the KPIs by around 40%). I believe that my previous industry experience, as well as my excellence in sales, makes me the right candidate for the role of X at Company Y.

The second example shows how the candidate is a top performer. The first just shows that they’ve worked a sales job before.

Which one are YOU more likely to invite for an interview?

Exactly!

Prove you're the best candidate for the job 

One of the best things about cover letters is that they let you elaborate on your greatest accomplishments from your resume and convince the hiring manager that you're the best candidate. A smart strategy for this is to read the job description carefully and make sure your cover letter addresses the experiences and skills that are needed.

Right Example

I was the only digital marketer at XYZ Inc., so I oversaw the entire ad creation and management process, which included creating the ad copy and images, choosing the targeting, conducting optimization trials, and more. In addition to Facebook advertising, I've also dabbled in other online PPC channels, such as Google Search, Twitter, Reddit, Quora, and so on. Previous to this, I handled customer acquisition through ads, managing a monthly Facebook ad budget of $20,000+.

Tell the hiring manager why you're a great fit for the company.

 The HR manager looks for a candidate who will fit into the company's culture as well as be a good fit for the job. After all, employees who don't fit in are likely to quit, which can cost the company a lot of money—up to 50% of the employee's annual salary.

Find out what you like about the organization and about working there in order to persuade the hiring manager that you're a fantastic fit for the position. You're curious about stuff like:

• What is the business model of the company?
• What goods or services does the business offer? Have you put it to use?
• What kind of culture is it? Will you have autonomy over how you complete tasks, or will someone else micromanage your work?

Next, write down your top motivations for wanting to work there and include them in your cover letter!

Wrap up with a call to action

To make the end of your cover letter as memorable as possible, you want to:

• Wrap up any points you couldn't in the previous paragraphs. Mention anything you’ve left out that you think could help the hiring manager make up your mind.
• Thank the hiring manager for their time. After all, it never hurts to be polite. 
• Finish the cover letter with a call to action. A call to action is a great way to make your cover letter ending as memorable as possible. 

Write a formal closing

Once you’re done with the final paragraph, all you have to do is write down a formal “goodbye” and you’re good to go. Feel free to use one of the most popular conclusions in a cover letter:

• Best Regards,
• Kind Regards,
• Sincerely,
• Thank you,

Proofread your cover letter

Last but not least, make sure to always proofread each and every document that you’ll be including in your job application - cover letter included. 

The last thing you want is to be claiming you’re a great candidate for the job with a cover letter full of typos! 

Conclusion

And that’s a wrap! We hope our cover letter examples and writing tips will inspire you to write a cover letter that will land you your next job.