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General application

Use for most job posts when you meet the main requirements.

I am writing to apply for the [Job Title] role at [Company]. Your post asks for [key requirement], and that is the work I have done for the past [number] years at [Current or Last Employer].

In my last role I [result with a number: for example, cut report time from two days to two hours]. I did this by [what you did]. I would bring the same approach to [a problem named in the job post].

I would welcome a short call to talk about how I can help [Company] with [goal]. Thank you for your time.

Career change

Use when your past jobs are in another field but your skills carry over.

I am applying for the [Job Title] role at [Company]. My background is in [old field], and I am moving into [new field] because [honest reason].

The skills I bring over are [skill one] and [skill two]. For example, at [Employer] I [result with a number]. In the last [months] I also [course, project or volunteer work that shows the new skill].

I understand I am not the usual candidate. I would like the chance to show you what I can do in [a first task named in the post]. Thank you for considering me.

Recent graduate

Use for a first job or an internship with little work history.

I am a recent [degree] graduate from [School], and I am applying for the [Job Title] role at [Company].

During my studies I [project, thesis or society role with a number]. I also [part-time job or internship] where I [result]. These taught me [skill named in the job post].

I would be glad to learn from your team and add value from my first week. Thank you for reading my application.

How to write a good cover letter

Name the job and the company in the first line.
Pick two things from the job post and show each with one example and one number.
Keep it to one page. Cut every sentence that could appear in anyone's letter.
End with a clear, polite next step.

Next, tailor your resume with the resume and job post match check, or start from a resume example.

Questions

How long should a cover letter be?

Keep it to one page: three short paragraphs and a closing line. Hiring managers read it fast.

Do I need a cover letter?

If the post asks for one, yes. If it is optional, a short, specific letter can help you stand out.

Is the cover letter builder free?

Yes. Make-CV is free, with no ads and no paid plan. You can start as a guest.

Should I use AI to write it?

AI can help with a first draft or with wording. Check every claim and add your own numbers. The letter must be true and sound like you.