Career Changer cover letter template
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Dear [title and surname of hiring manager],
I am writing to put myself forward for the role of [job title or job reference number] as advertised on Totaljobs. As you can see from my CV, I have many
skills pertinent to this role gained from [name time
period] as a successful [name job role].
I wish to move into [name
sector/career] because [it is a fast-moving environment/I
am interested in new technology/ I wish to put something back into society/name
the reason]. The skills that I have
and believe to be highly relevant to this job and your company/include: [list the skills i.e. excellent customer service/analytical
thinking/public speaking/ability to motivate/troubleshooting and staying calm
under pressure].
During my career as a [name role] I have had many
successes, such as [helping disadvantaged pupils attain/top
sales figures/winning and retaining FTSE 100 clients/ implementing systems that
saved the business £xx. Additionally, I
have undertaken [qualifications/training/voluntary
work/research/name effort in destination career] and believe my unique
blend of skills can offer a great deal.
I am confident that I possess the attributes you’re
looking for and that my experiences gained in [name current
sector/role] would provide invaluable insight and capability to your [name business/organisation]. I would welcome the opportunity
to discuss my application in person.
Yours sincerely,
Your name
Your phone number
