Your cover letter should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Your cover letter is your first (and best) chance to make a good impression! Review cover letter tips to help ensure your cover letter gets noticed.
Take the time to review cover letter examples, then make sure that your letter explains how your skills relate to the criteria listed in the job posting.
Cover Letter Templates and Format
Templates you can personalize to write your own cover letters when submitting job applications.
Cover Letter Samples - Types of Cover Letters
The various types of cover letters you'll need to use, depending on how you are applying for a job.
- Customized Cover Letter Example
- Sample Targeted Cover Letter
- Sample Targeted Cover Letter
- Targeted Cover Letter Example
- Sample Cover Letter Requesting a Meeting
- Cover Letter Applying for More Than One Job
- Job Application Letter
- Sample Letter of Application
- Cover Letter Example for Unadvertised Openings
- Networking Letters
- Modified Block Format
- Full Block Format
Cover Letter Samples - Type of Candidate
Cover letters samples listed by type of candidate - students, entry level applicants, career changers, and experienced candidates.
- Cover Letter Sample - Career Change
- Sample Cover Letter - College Student
- Sample Cover Letter - Recent College Graduate
- Recent College Graduate Sample
- Cover Letter Sample - Entry-Level
- Sample Internship Cover Letter
- Sample Cover Letter Inquiring About Job Openings
- Management Cover Letter Sample
- Sample Cover Letter - Part-Time Job
- Sample Cover Letter - Summer Job
- Sample Summer Job Cover Letter
- Transferable Skills Cover Letter Example
Email Cover Letter Examples
- Email Cover Letter Sample With Attached Resume
- Email Cover Letter Sample With Resume Included
- Sample Email Cover Letter Inquiring About Job Openings
- Sample Cover Letter With Salary History
- Sample Cover Letter With Salary Requirement
- Sample Email Cover Letter - Summer Job
Prospecting Letters, Referral Letters, and Letters of Interest
- Sample Information Request Letter
- Letter of Interest Example
- Sample Letter of Interest
- Letter of Interest / Prospecting Letter
- Sample Networking Letter - Requesting a Meeting
- Sample Referral Letter
- Referral Letter Example
- Sample Career Office Referral Cover Letter
Cover Letter Samples - Specific Positions
A variety of cover letter examples for specific types of jobs, career fields, and industries.
- Cover Letter Example for Academic Advisor
- Cover Letter Sample: Administration /Business / General
- Cover Letter Sample: Administrative Coordinator
- Cover Letter Sample - Arts
- Cover Letter Sample - Assistant
- Cover Letter Sample - Business / Technical / Referral
- Cover Letter Sample: Administration / Business / General
- Sample Cover Letter - Career Change / Writing / Marketing
- Cover Letter Example - Communications
- Cover Letter Example - Communications
- Construction Management Cover Letter Example
- Sample Cover Letter - Consultant
- Sample Cover Letter - Customer Service
- Cover Letter Example - Development / Museum Position
- Cover Letter Sample - eCommerce
- Cover Letter Example - Editorial Position
- Cover Letter Sample - Education
- Cover Letter Sample - Education / Alternative Education
- Sample Cover Letter - Entry-Level Finance
- Cover Letter Example - Entry Level Marketing
- Cover Letter Sample - General
- Cover Letter Example - Higher Education Communications
- Sales Cover Letter Example
- Sample Cover Letter - Programmer Analyst
- Public Relations Cover Letter Example
- Retail Management Cover Letter Example
- Sample Research Technician Cover Letter
- Sample Scientific Research Cover Letter
- Sample Cover Letter Teacher
- Cover Letter Teaching Assistant / Tutor
- Cover Letter Technical Support / Help Desk
- Sample Cover Letter - Transportation Planning
- Sample Cover Letter - Web Content Specialist
- Sample Organizer / Administrative Assistant Cover Letter
- Writer / Freelance Cover Letter
Customize Your Cover Letters
Again, it's important not to limit yourself to the ideas presented in these samples, but, do review them for ideas and suggestions. Keeping in mind that your letter should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the job you are interested in. Your cover letter will highlight the most relevant experience from your resume and connect that experience with the position you are applying for.
Your cover letter is your first, and best, chance to sell the hiring manager on your candidacy for employment so make sure it's perfect!
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Cover Letter Writing
Cover letters for resumes, including what to include in your cover letter, how to write a cover letter, cover letter format, targeted cover letters, and cover letter samples and examples.
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Please Note: These samples are provided for guidance only. The provided information, including samples and examples, is not guaranteed for accuracy or legality. Letters and other correspondence should be edited to fit your personal situation.
