Cover Letter Template
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Dear Hiring Manager:
You and I will always remember this moment. Neither of us will ever be the same.
Today I finally found a role that’s perfect for me. And you have found the ideal candidate for [ROLE] — that’s me! For both of us, our search is over.
Here’s why:
Your job description says you’re looking for a candidate who [REQUIREMENT #1], [#2], AND [#3]. It’s like you already know me. Here are some examples:
My previous role [X] was similar in many ways to this position. In it I created an initiative that [DEMONSTRATES REQUIREMENT #1]. This led to [QUANTIFIABLE IMPACT e.g.] a 20% increase in landing page conversion.
I have always believed that [#2] is a crucial capability for any [ROLE]. While working at [PREVIOUS EMPLOYER] I had to put this belief into action by [SOMETHING YOU DID THAT DEMONSTRATES #2]. This led to [QUANTIFIABLE IMPACT].
I’m excited to see [#3] in the job description. At [FORMER EMPLOYER] I was known as the thought leader for [#3] company-wide. Here are links to some of the content I’ve published on the subject: [LINKS].
I hope you’ll find, as I did, we’ve found a perfect match.
I’m convinced that [COMPANY] is the right place for me to further my career. Recently I read that [INTERESTING FACT ABOUT COMPANY e.g.] the latest version of your product has the highest CSAT rating of any in the category.
[COMPANY] inspires me by your drive to create these amazing experiences for your customers. I’ve noticed in [COMPANY’S SITE, LINKEDIN FEED or whatever] that your company is diligent about [HOW THEY OPERATE e.g.] backing up your claims with data.
That’s important to me also, because I [AM JUST LIKE THEM IN AN ESSENTIAL WAY e.g.] aspire to use data to drive all of the most important decisions I make in business.
Maybe it’s unrealistic to hope that we’ll always remember the moment we connected. I am still sincerely excited about this opportunity.
I hope that you’ll take time to learn more about my by looking over my resume, profile, and the other links I’ve shared.
Thank you!
—Your Name