YOUR NAME
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*This should mirror the contact information in your resume. A cover letter and
resume are part of the same package of application materials—they should
complement each other.
[Date]
[Name of employer]
[Mailing address of employer]
Dear [Hiring manager's name],
[Greet the hiring manager and state your name as well as the position you're
applying for. These second and third sentences can mention how you found the
position and express enthusiasm for the job. You can also mention if you heard
about the position from a friend or if a colleague referred you.]
[This first sentence in your second paragraph can introduce the skills you've gained
from educational courses, volunteer experience or extracurricular activities. You can
feature examples of these specific skills and tie together how you can apply them to
this job position during these next few sentences. Mention any other related
achievements or awards and how they may benefit the company.]
[Your next paragraph can explain why you're the best candidate for the role.
Mention any details you noticed on their website that you believe reflect your
passion or motivations. You can also explain your dedication to learning more about
the role and you're willingness to develop new skills in the position.]
[In your closing paragraph, explain your excitement for the role one last time. Thank
the employer for their time and request an interview. Mention that you look forward
to hearing from them soon.]
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your signature]
Amanda Santiago
555-555-0107 | [Link]@[Link] | New York, NYJune 14, 2023Dear Hiring Manager,My name is
Amanda Santiago and I'm writing this letter to express my interest in the position of Information Technology
Specialist at Lakewater Services. I'm an IT professional with over 10 years of experience working with
systems that range from online gaming servers to business software solutions. I'm familiar with your
company and am impressed by the dependability of the technological solutions that you offer to your
clients. I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team's success with my experience and
expertise.I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in data science. In my most
recent role, I worked as an IT professional responsible for maintaining the company's servers. In this
capacity, I worked with various teams that handled hardware repair and software updates. I've also worked
as a customer support specialist where I supported clients who were facing technical difficulties. Throughout
my career, I've worked with many different operating systems and with hardware of all shapes and
[Link] with my professional training and experience, I've also developed strong communication skills.
I've won numerous accolades across my career for leadership and innovation and have risen to managerial
roles in every company where I've worked. My commitment to not only providing the highest level of service
for my clients but also improving the efficiency of my own team has been a source of pride for me
throughout the years.I believe that my qualifications make me an ideal candidate for this position, and I'm
excited about the opportunity to work with such an impressive company. I've attached a copy of my resume
with this letter, along with four professional references for you to contact. If you have any questions about
my application, please don't hesitate to contact me via phone or email. I look forward to the opportunity to
discuss this role with you [Link],Amanda Santiago
