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Cover letter example

Here's what a short, concrete cover letter looks like: not a summary of your resume, but three paragraphs that answer what the employer wants to know. Why this job, what you've already shown, and why this company specifically.

Dear Ms. De Vries,

In your job posting for account manager, you're looking for someone who not only retains customers but also grows them. Over the past three years, I did exactly that at a logistics service provider: revenue from my portfolio grew by 18 percent, and not a single customer left.

What draws me to your company is the combination of a close-knit team and a long-term outlook. You build relationships that last for years, not just for one deal, and that's how I work too. My clients call me not only when something goes wrong, but also when they want to try something new.

I'd welcome the chance to explain how I'd approach this in an interview. You can reach me using the contact information on my resume.

Sincerely,
Sanne Jansen

The names and figures in this example are made up. The letter written for you here uses your resume and the actual job posting.

The structure that always works

  1. Opening: why this job

    Start with the job, not with yourself. Mention what caught your attention in the job posting and show in one sentence that you understand what's being asked.

  2. Core: what you've already shown

    Choose one or two results that resemble what this employer is looking for, with a number attached if possible. This is the part your resume doesn't tell: the story behind the line.

  3. Connection: why this company

    One paragraph about what draws you to this specific organization. Be concrete, and mention something you couldn't have written for just any company.

  4. Closing: what you want to happen now

    Ask for an interview and say how you can be reached. No "I hope to hear from you": you take the next step.

Five mistakes that ruin a cover letter

  • Retelling your resume. The employer already has your resume; the letter should add something.
  • A letter that could go anywhere. If you can swap out the company name without anything breaking, it's too generic.
  • Starting with "I am writing to apply for." The reader already knows that. Start with what you have to offer.
  • Longer than one page. Between 250 and 400 words is enough; anything longer loses the reader halfway through.
  • No check on spelling and greeting. One wrong company name or a 'Dear Sir' addressed to a woman, and nothing else matters anymore.

Sample cover letters by situation

An internship, your first job, a career change, or a job application without a posting: every situation calls for a different letter. Each one comes with a complete sample and tips.

Frequently asked questions about the cover letter

Is a cover letter the same as a letter of interest?
Not quite. A cover letter answers a specific job posting; a letter of interest goes to a company that hasn't posted anything yet. What you write here is a cover letter for the posting you paste in.
How long should a cover letter be?
One page, about 250 to 400 words. Three or four paragraphs are enough to show why you, why here, and why now.
Should I include a cover letter if the job posting doesn't ask for one?
A short one, yes. If only a resume is requested, three paragraphs in the email or application form will do. If you don't write anything, you leave the employer guessing why you're applying.
How does writing a cover letter work here?
You upload your resume and paste in the job posting text. The model writes a cover letter that fits both; you choose the tone and adjust anything that doesn't sound like you. You can also have an existing cover letter checked for structure, spelling, and tone.

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