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Three short paragraphs work best: why this job, what you bring, and a polite close. Leave a blank line between paragraphs.

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Write a cover letter that matches your resume

Do I need a cover letter? Send one whenever the job post asks for it, and it is also worth sending when you are changing careers, explaining a gap, applying to a small company or writing directly to a hiring manager. A short, specific letter of three paragraphs can set you apart from applicants who send a resume alone.

How to write a cover letter in 3 paragraphs

  1. Opening: name the role and where you found it, then give one reason you suit it.
  2. Middle: share one or two achievements that match the job's main requirements, with numbers if you can.
  3. Close: say why you want this company, thank the reader and ask for an interview.

Tap Write an example for my field in the builder to get a first draft built from your resume, then make it personal.

Who do you address a cover letter to?

Address it to the hiring manager by name whenever you can find it in the job post, on the company website or on LinkedIn, for example "Dear Ms. Verma,". If you cannot find a name, use "Dear Hiring Manager," or "Dear Recruitment Team,". Avoid "To whom it may concern," which sounds dated.

How to end a cover letter

End with a confident final line that asks for the next step, then a polite sign-off and your full name. Good sign-offs include Sincerely, Kind regards and Best regards. Use Yours faithfully only in formal British-style letters that start "Dear Sir or Madam". The full rules are in our cover letter guide.

Why use a matching cover letter

Every cover letter template here matches a resume and CV template, with the same header, colours and fonts. A matching set looks organised and makes your application easy to recognise in a pile of documents.

Frequently asked questions

Send one if the job post asks for it. It also helps when you are changing careers, explaining a gap, applying to a small company or contacting a hiring manager directly. If an online form has no place for it, you can usually skip it.
Keep it to half a page or three short paragraphs, about 250 to 400 words. Hiring managers skim, so one clear page is the maximum.
Use "Dear Hiring Manager," or a team name such as "Dear Recruitment Team,". Try to find the person's name on the job post, company website or LinkedIn first.
Finish with a line that asks for an interview, thank the reader, then sign off with "Sincerely," or "Kind regards," followed by your full name. You can add your signature image in this builder.
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