Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Writing an Unemployed Cover Letter


Unemployed Cover Letter Template.

Use the black font and select from the options in red text to customise a letter to your own personal circumstances



Dear [title and surname of hiring manager],

       I am writing to express my interest in the role of [job title or job reference number] as advertised on Totaljobs. As you can see from my attached CV, I have [number] years’/months’ experience as a successful [job role].


Currently I am unemployed following [redundancy/a break while caring for a family member/another valid reason] but wish to return to work. I have spent the past [time period] gaining additional [skills/qualifications/work experience] and can offer [name skills/qualifications].

In my previous [employment/work experience] I achieved a number of successes, including: [give an example such as: regular high customer satisfaction ratings/praise from my manager for my contribution to the team/a new window display that increased footfall.] The aspect I enjoyed most about my work was [working in a team/using technical skills/helping customers/whatever it was].
I am confident I have the attributes that [name of recruiting company] is looking for and am available for an immediate start. I would very much welcome the opportunity to discuss my application in person.
Yours sincerely,


Your name
Your phone number