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Published on May 11, 2020

Best Cover Letter Examples & Why They Work

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Best Cover Letter Examples & Why They Work
In this post Show
  • What Makes a Great Cover Letter?
  • Cover Letter Sample
  • In Summary

Looking for the best cover letter examples to help you produce a great cover letter, or to build a cover letter template?

Get the perfect sample here.


What Makes a Great Cover Letter?

Writing a great cover letter is not merely googling ‘cover letter samples’ then copying different paragraphs from each of them. Nowadays, hiring managers and recruiters have seen it all before. The best cover letters can distinguish passionate job seekers from the rest. By tailoring your cover letter, you will give the hiring manager or recruiter an excellent first impression, one with a sense of personality and professionalism – instead of giving them the impression that you can collage various cover letter samples from Google.

A great cover letter will make clear, precise connections between your experiences and skills with those mentioned in the job posting or job ad. A great place to start is by reviewing the job description to find a list of qualifications and skills sought by the employer. It is imperative to start the opening paragraph of your cover letter persuasively to grab your potential employer’s attention. This will encourage them to give your job application a serious review and will distinguish you from the crowd.

Below is an example of a professional cover letter, but remember, understanding what cover letter fits your situation is crucial to success. 


Cover Letter Sample

[Today’s Date]

[Hiring Manager’s Name]

[Company Address, City, State]

[Phone number and email address]

Dear [Hiring Manager,]

I am thrilled to submit my application for the XXX role at XXX [company name]. I believe I would be a perfect fit for the position as I am passionate about XXX and possess the motivation and perseverance to overcome any challenge thrown my way.

Your company’s mission XXX is inspiring, and I would be thrilled to contribute to this mission. I feel my relevant experience and relevant skills match well with your company values. I can see myself vastly improving my learning at your firm, which would be an unbelievable opportunity and a dream job for me.

From previous work experience at XXX, I have learnt valuable skills such as communication skills, customer service and teamwork. I thrive working in high-pressure situations, and it can be seen from my years of experience working as XXX, I have gained a deep understanding of XXX.

I am confident that I am the best candidate for this new position and that I would be able to navigate the challenges of the XXX role at XXX successfully. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

[Phone number, email, Linkedin]

(include all relevant contact information)


In Summary

These cover letter examples will help you write and format a good cover letter, or to build a personal cover letter template which you can then tweak to suit each job advertisement.

Reviewing several cover letter samples will also give you ideas for the language you may want to utilise for your cover letter writing as well as the information, format and layout you are happy with.

There is no one cover letter format for every situation. You have to evaluate your situation carefully and decide what kind of cover letter suits your position the most. By effectively tailoring your cover letter, job interviews and ultimately new jobs are more likely to surface.

That is what makes a perfect cover letter.

Cover Letters: A Comprehensive Guide [With Templates and Examples]

Learn how to create a polished, professional and personal cover letter that will grab the hiring manager’s attention for all the right reasons.

Read the Guide

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