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Career Change Cover LetterExecutive Cover LetterGraduate Cover LetterModern Cover Letter
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length1 page1 page1 page1 page
StyleFriendlyCorporateFriendlyModern

What a cover letter should cover

A cover letter introduces you to an employer and explains why you fit a particular job.

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Cover the role you want, why this employer, one or two relevant results, why you fit, and a polite close.

Mention something real about the company, because hiring managers can spot a letter sent to everyone.

Compare Career Change Cover Letter, Executive Cover Letter, and Graduate Cover Letter, all 1 page long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a cover letter?

A cover letter introduces you to an employer and explains why you fit a particular job.

What should a cover letter include?

Include the role you want, why this employer, one or two relevant results, why you fit, and a polite close. Mention something real about the company, because hiring managers can spot a letter sent to everyone.

Where should I start with a cover letter?

Start with Career Change Cover Letter: Explains your move in plain words and links your old skills to the new role. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Executive Cover Letter.

How long is a cover letter?

The templates here are 1 page long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a cover letter?

Yes. These cover letter templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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