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100 cover letter examples that get read
Full letters for real jobs and real situations, from your first job to a career change. Each one is broken into four parts, so you can see exactly why it works and write your own in minutes.
- 12 job areas
- 12 letter designs to match your CV
- Tips, phrases and mistakes to avoid
Technology
Software Engineer
Technology · Modern design
See the letter →Front-End Developer
Technology · Monogram design
See the letter →Data Analyst
Technology · Ribbon design
See the letter →Data Scientist
Technology · Sidebar design
See the letter →Product Manager
Technology · Bold design
See the letter →UX Designer
Technology · Classic design
See the letter →DevOps Engineer
Technology · Wave design
See the letter →Cybersecurity Analyst
Technology · Card design
See the letter →IT Support Specialist
Technology · Minimal design
See the letter →QA Engineer
Technology · Editorial design
See the letter →Business & Management
Project Manager
Business & Management · Banner design
See the letter →Operations Manager
Business & Management · Frame design
See the letter →Business Analyst
Business & Management · Modern design
See the letter →HR Manager
Business & Management · Monogram design
See the letter →Recruiter
Business & Management · Ribbon design
See the letter →Office Manager
Business & Management · Sidebar design
See the letter →Executive Assistant
Business & Management · Bold design
See the letter →Management Consultant
Business & Management · Classic design
See the letter →Administrative Assistant
Business & Management · Wave design
See the letter →Healthcare
Registered Nurse
Healthcare · Card design
See the letter →Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare · Minimal design
See the letter →Medical Assistant
Healthcare · Editorial design
See the letter →Pharmacist
Healthcare · Banner design
See the letter →Physiotherapist
Healthcare · Frame design
See the letter →Dental Hygienist
Healthcare · Modern design
See the letter →Junior Doctor
Healthcare · Monogram design
See the letter →Paramedic
Healthcare · Ribbon design
See the letter →Care Assistant
Healthcare · Sidebar design
See the letter →Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare · Bold design
See the letter →Science & Research
Research Scientist
Science & Research · Classic design
See the letter →Laboratory Technician
Science & Research · Wave design
See the letter →Microbiologist
Science & Research · Card design
See the letter →Chemist
Science & Research · Minimal design
See the letter →Biologist
Science & Research · Editorial design
See the letter →Clinical Research Associate
Science & Research · Banner design
See the letter →Environmental Scientist
Science & Research · Frame design
See the letter →Postdoctoral Researcher
Science & Research · Modern design
See the letter →Engineering & Architecture
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Monogram design
See the letter →Civil Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Ribbon design
See the letter →Electrical Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Sidebar design
See the letter →Chemical Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Bold design
See the letter →Structural Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Classic design
See the letter →Architect
Engineering & Architecture · Wave design
See the letter →Quality Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Card design
See the letter →Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering & Architecture · Minimal design
See the letter →Finance & Accounting
Accountant
Finance & Accounting · Editorial design
See the letter →Financial Analyst
Finance & Accounting · Banner design
See the letter →Auditor
Finance & Accounting · Frame design
See the letter →Bookkeeper
Finance & Accounting · Modern design
See the letter →Investment Banking Analyst
Finance & Accounting · Monogram design
See the letter →Payroll Specialist
Finance & Accounting · Ribbon design
See the letter →Tax Advisor
Finance & Accounting · Sidebar design
See the letter →Credit Analyst
Finance & Accounting · Bold design
See the letter →Education
Teacher
Education · Classic design
See the letter →Primary School Teacher
Education · Wave design
See the letter →Teaching Assistant
Education · Card design
See the letter →University Lecturer
Education · Minimal design
See the letter →School Counselor
Education · Editorial design
See the letter →Tutor
Education · Banner design
See the letter →Special Education Teacher
Education · Frame design
See the letter →Creative & Marketing
Marketing Manager
Creative & Marketing · Modern design
See the letter →Digital Marketing Specialist
Creative & Marketing · Monogram design
See the letter →Content Writer
Creative & Marketing · Ribbon design
See the letter →Graphic Designer
Creative & Marketing · Sidebar design
See the letter →Social Media Manager
Creative & Marketing · Bold design
See the letter →SEO Specialist
Creative & Marketing · Classic design
See the letter →Copywriter
Creative & Marketing · Wave design
See the letter →Video Editor
Creative & Marketing · Card design
See the letter →Public Relations Specialist
Creative & Marketing · Minimal design
See the letter →Brand Manager
Creative & Marketing · Editorial design
See the letter →Sales & Customer Service
Sales Representative
Sales & Customer Service · Banner design
See the letter →Account Manager
Sales & Customer Service · Frame design
See the letter →Customer Service Representative
Sales & Customer Service · Modern design
See the letter →Business Development Manager
Sales & Customer Service · Monogram design
See the letter →Customer Success Manager
Sales & Customer Service · Ribbon design
See the letter →Retail Sales Associate
Sales & Customer Service · Sidebar design
See the letter →Real Estate Agent
Sales & Customer Service · Bold design
See the letter →Call Center Agent
Sales & Customer Service · Classic design
See the letter →Hospitality & Retail
Chef
Hospitality & Retail · Wave design
See the letter →Restaurant Manager
Hospitality & Retail · Card design
See the letter →Hotel Receptionist
Hospitality & Retail · Minimal design
See the letter →Barista
Hospitality & Retail · Editorial design
See the letter →Store Manager
Hospitality & Retail · Banner design
See the letter →Event Planner
Hospitality & Retail · Frame design
See the letter →Trades, Logistics & Public Service
Electrician
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Modern design
See the letter →Warehouse Supervisor
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Monogram design
See the letter →Logistics Coordinator
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Ribbon design
See the letter →Truck Driver
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Sidebar design
See the letter →Police Officer
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Bold design
See the letter →Social Worker
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Classic design
See the letter →Paralegal
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Wave design
See the letter →Lawyer
Trades, Logistics & Public Service · Card design
See the letter →Students & Career Changes
Internship
Students & Career Changes · Minimal design
See the letter →Graduate / Entry-Level
Students & Career Changes · Editorial design
See the letter →No Experience
Students & Career Changes · Banner design
See the letter →Career Change
Students & Career Changes · Frame design
See the letter →Returning to Work
Students & Career Changes · Modern design
See the letter →Part-Time Student Job
Students & Career Changes · Monogram design
See the letter →Volunteer
Students & Career Changes · Ribbon design
See the letter →Internal Promotion
Students & Career Changes · Sidebar design
See the letter →Every good cover letter has four parts
All 100 examples follow the same simple plan. Write one short paragraph for each part and your letter is done.
- 1The hook
Why this job, at this employer. Make them want to read on.
- 2The proof
Two or three results with real numbers.
- 3The fit
The skills the job ad asks for, and how you use them.
- 4The close
A confident next step and a thank you.
How long should a cover letter be?
Three to four short paragraphs, about 250 to 350 words. It should fit on one page with space around the text.
Do I still need a cover letter?
Often yes. Many employers read it when two CVs look alike, and some job ads ask for one. A short, specific letter is better than none.
Who do I address it to?
Use the hiring manager’s name if the job ad or company website gives it. If not, “Dear Hiring Manager” is fine and polite.
Can I use these examples as they are?
Use them as a starting point. Change the facts to your own and mention the employer by name. A copied letter is easy to spot.