A good cover letter is short: three or four paragraphs that connect your experience to this specific job.
A simple structure
- Opening: the role you're applying for and one line on why you're a strong fit.
- Proof: one or two achievements that match the job's main requirements.
- Fit: why this company, and what you'd bring in your first months.
- Close: thank them and say you'd welcome an interview.
A stronger opening
WeakI am writing to apply for the position advertised on your website.
StrongI'm applying for the Sales Operations Analyst role. In six years supporting sales teams in Dubai, I've built the kind of CRM reporting your job post describes.
Length and format
Aim for 250 to 400 words. Use the same font and header as your CV so they look like a set, and send it as a PDF unless the employer asks otherwise. If the application form has a text box instead, paste the same text there.
CVGlobe's cover letter builder does this for you: it reuses your CV's header and template, and can write a first draft from your CV and the job post.
Tips
- Address a person by name when you can find it.
- Reuse keywords from the job post, just as in your CV.
- Pick two or three points that matter for this job instead of repeating your CV.
- Check the company name and job title every time you reuse a letter.
- Keep it under one page.
When it matters most
If a cover letter is optional, your CV still does most of the work. Write one when you're changing careers, explaining a gap, applying for a senior role or applying for a job you really want.