Cover Letter Examples for Your Resume (Copy & Use)

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A great cover letter is short, friendly, and focused on value. It connects your resume to the role. You don’t need fancy words. You need clarity and evidence. Below are three proven example templates you can paste into Word or Google Docs. Then customize the highlights to match the job.

The 3-Paragraph Structure (Works Everywhere)

  1. Intro: Role + one line of why you fit.
  2. Proof: Two punchy wins that match the job.
  3. Close: Call to action + availability.

Template 1 — Classic (Most Roles)

Subject: Application for [Role] — [Your Name]

Dear [Hiring Manager Name],

I’m applying for the [Role] at [Company]. With [H years/skills] in [function/industry], I’ve delivered results that match your needs.

  • At [Company], I [achievement], which [result/metric].
  • I also [achievement], improving [metric] by [number]%.

I admire your work on [company product/initiative] and would love to contribute. I’m available to start [date]. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[Name]

[Phone] • [Email] • [LinkedIn URL]

Template 2 — Career Switch / Fresh Graduate

Dear [Hiring Manager Name],

I’m excited to apply for [Position] at [Company-XYZ]. Although my background is in [previous field], I’ve built the exact skills you need:

  • [Relevant skill or project] with [tool/tech], resulting in [metric].
  • [Course/certification] focused on [topic] with [project outcome].

I learn fast, work hard, and care about delivering useful results. I’d love to bring this energy to [Company].

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Template 3 — Gulf/US Roles (Impact-First)

Dear [Hiring Manager Name],

Your team’s goals in [project/market] match my experience:

  • Reduced cost/time by [number]% on [process].
  • Grew revenue/users/quality by [number]% through [initiative].

I’m comfortable in fast-paced, multicultural environments and can relocate to [city/country] if required. I’d welcome the chance to discuss how I can help.

Thank you,

[Your Name]

Quick Rules That Boost Responses

  • Keep it under 300 words.
  • Mirror keywords from the job description.
  • Use numbers whenever possible.
  • Personalize a single line about the company.
  • Save as PDF (unless the employer says otherwise).

Need more templates? Download free Word docs in our Resources page.

Example Bullets You Can Reuse

  • “Cut processing time by 28% by automating [task].”
  • “Improved NPS from 64 → 82 in 6 months.”
  • “Delivered $180K annual savings by [initiative].”
  • “Onboarded 50+ new users with a simple [guide/workshop].”

Finish Strong

Attach your resume, include your LinkedIn, and end with a clear ask:

“Could we schedule a 15-minute call next week?”

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