Standout Cover Letter: Showcase Skills and Enthusiasm for Role

Abstract

FIRST LAST Month Day, Year Contact Name, Title (optional) [Name] [Name] City, ST Zip Code Dear Hiring Manager (or Contact Name): Start your cover letter with a catchy introduction. It doesn’t have to be flashy or exciting, but try to convey your personality, skills, experience, and enthusiasm here. It is important to name the job title you are applying for, as well as where you learned about it. The introduction should be brief, ending with a bridge-like statement highlighting your most marketable qualities. Ex. “I am confident that my unique professional experiences, as well as my enthusiasm and creativity, make me a quality candidate for this position. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my talents to Company Name”. This paragraph should dive into your current (or most recent) experience. What skills have you developed or demonstrated in this role? What new strategies have you explored, and how have you made an impact? While we recommend using the bullet points on your resume as a reference here, it is strongly recommended that you avoid repeating them verbatim. Instead, provide more thorough details as to the work you’ve done and show the reader how valuable you are. You may even want to highlight what you enjoy most about your work, making clear connections to the job in which you are applying. This optional paragraph is an opportunity to share more information with the reader. You can dive into other jobs that you believe are relevant and impressive, discuss in detail an accomplishment that you are particularly proud of, or share some more insights on the unique skills you have developed or demonstrated over the years. Try to avoid repetition, if possible. Remember, the reader will prefer a...