Free Cover Letter Examples by Job
Each of these cover letter examples is written by the same fictional candidate as one of our resume examples, so you can see a letter and a resume that tell one story. Every page explains how the letter works paragraph by paragraph, gives opening lines for different situations, shows how to answer a job ad, and notes how letters differ in the US, the UK, India and Australia.
Cover letter examples by job
How to use a cover letter example
- Start from the closest job. The structure of a good letter barely changes between roles; the proof does.
- Keep the shape, replace the facts. An opening that names the role, two paragraphs of evidence, a short reason for wanting this employer, and a clear close.
- Answer the ad. Pick the two or three things the job ad stresses most and give one true example for each.
- Cut to one page. Three or four short paragraphs are enough for almost every application.
Our guide on how to write a cover letter covers each part in more depth.
What a good cover letter does that a resume can't
- It explains a choice: why this employer, why now, and why the move makes sense for you.
- It connects the dots between your experience and the job, in sentences rather than bullets.
- It covers what the resume can't: a career change, a relocation, a gap or a referral.
- It shows how you write, which matters in almost every job that involves email, reports or customers.
It should never repeat your resume line by line. If you haven't finished the resume yet, start with the resume examples.
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Upload your resumeFrequently asked questions
Should I copy a cover letter example?
No. Use it for structure and tone, then write your own facts and your own reasons for wanting the job. Recruiters notice letters that read like a template.
How long should a cover letter be?
Usually three or four short paragraphs on one page. Some public-sector jobs ask for longer statements against selection criteria, and the job ad will say so.
Do I need a cover letter if the application doesn't ask for one?
Often it's optional, but a short, specific letter helps when you are changing careers, relocating or applying to a small company where a person reads every application.
Can ResumeInk write my cover letter?
It drafts one from your own resume and the job ad, which you then edit. The draft sticks to the experience your resume shows rather than inventing skills.