How to Write a Cover Letter

Dear Real Name of Person Who is Hiring For This Job,

I’m writing to express my strong interest in the position of The Job Title. Here’s one sentence about why I’m the perfect candidate for this job based on my experience.

This sentence talks about why I’m a fan of your company and its mission and demonstrates specific knowledge about how you differentiate yourself from your competitors. This sentence talks about how my specific skills perfectly dovetail with your company’s mission and make us a winning match.

Here’s a bit of a deeper dive into my work history and qualifications, emphasizing the results of my work and not just the jobs that I held. But being a great employee is not just about what you do, so here’s a brief mention of the intangibles I bring to the job such as being fun to work with, a strong work ethic or desire to keep learning. Finally, I connect the dots — my experience and intangibles are the perfect match for this specific role at this specific company. Bonus: I refer back to something obscure from the job posting in a funny way that shows my personality.

I’m very enthusiastic, because this is the role I’ve always dreamed of at a company I feel passionately about. I can’t wait to meet with you and talk about joining your team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Best Regards,

My Name
My Phone Number
My Email Address