Career changer cover letter template Dear Sir/Madam (its better if you can address them by name e.g.

Mr Smith or Ms Jones) I am writing to express my interest in the role of [job title or job reference number] as advertised on [where you saw the advert]. NOW TELL THEM YOU ARE WHAT THEYRE LOOKING FOR AND WHY As you can see from my CV (attached), I am a proven [job role] with a strong track record in my industry; however, I have been retraining and Im looking to transfer my skills and take my career in a new direction. I would be a great fit for this role, I have [list new qualifications gained] and my strong wealth of transferable skills in what has been a very successful career would be of great benefit to your company. GIVE THEM MEASURABLE EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS IF POSSIBLE In previous roles I was personally responsible for a number of key successes, including: 1. Choose examples of projects in your career that fit the new job, even if theyre unrelated industries. 2. Things like numeracy, the ability to hit targets, leadership and project management skills are often buzz words you can use. 3. Make sure you read and re-read the job ad and fit the successes you mention here to what theyre looking for. Remember to be truthful! REASSERT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE THE BEST CHOICE I can assure you that my experience, qualifications and general work track record make me a strong candidate for this role. I possess all of the attributes youre looking for and I believe this position is a perfect fit. I look forward to hearing from you my contact details can be found on my CV. Yours sincerely (if you started the letter Dear Sir/Madam) OR Yours faithfully (if you addressed them by name at the start of the letter) Your name Your phone number