Cover Letter Examples and Writing Tips
By Alison Doyle
Updated January 16, 2017
When applying for a job a cover letter should be sent or posted with your resume or curriculum vitae. This collection of free professionally written cover letter examples will help you get started.
Below you'll find both hard copy and email examples, for a variety of different types of employment inquiries and job applications including general cover letters, cold
Cover Letter Examples
These samples, templates, and examples of different types of cover letters will give you ideas and suggestions, then customize your own letter so it shows why you should be selected for an interview.
Cover Letter Samples
Examples Listed by Job: A - Z List
Cover Letter Example for a Resume
Cover Letter Example Matched to a Job
Academic
Applying for More Than One Job
Cold Contact
Employee Referral
For Unadvertised Openings
General / All Purpose Cover Letter
Inquiring About Job Openings
Job Application Letter
Job Promotion
Job Transfer Request Letter
Job Transfer Request Letter - Relocation
Letter of Interest
Networking Cover Letters
Referral Cover Letter
Referred by a Contact
Referred by Someone
Requesting a Meeting
Temp to Perm
With Salary History
With Salary Requirements
With a Value Proposition
Value Proposition
Cover Letter Formats and Templates
Cover Letter Format
Cover Letter Layout
Cover Letter Template
Email Cover Letter Template
Microsoft Word Cover Letter Templates
Email Cover Letter Examples
Email Cover Letter
Email Job Application Message
Email Cover Letter With Resume
Email Cover Letter - Part-Time Job
Email Cover Letter - Summer Job
Email Message - Volunteer Position
Examples Listed by Type of Applicant
Cover letter samples listed by type of applicant for a job - students, entry level applicants, career changers, and experienced candidates.
Career Change
High School and College Student
College Graduate
Entry-Level
Internship
Management
Part-Time Jobs
Summer Jobs
Transferable Skills
Volunteer
What to Include in a Cover Letter
Keep in mind that your letter should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the job you are interested in. Your cover letter will highlight the most relevant experience from your resume and connect that experience with the position you are applying for.
Your cover letter should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Your cover letter is your first, and best, chance to sell the hiring manager on your candidacy for employment so make sure it's perfect. Here's how to avoid the most common cover letter mistakes made by job applicants.
What Else You Need to Know:
How to Write a Cover Letter in 5 Easy Steps | How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? | How to Email a Cover Letter
