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Cover letter

Replace each bracketed prompt with accurate, relevant information. Remove unused sections. Do not add an ID number, bank details, date of birth, photo or full street address.

Your contact details

[Full name] · [Mobile number] · [Email address] · [City or area]

Date and recipient

[Date]

[Hiring contact or team] · [Employer]

[Employer location — optional]

Subject

Application for [job title] · [reference number, if provided]

Greeting

Dear [name / hiring team],

Opening

I am applying for the [job title] role at [employer]. I am interested because [specific, genuine reason connected to the role or organisation].

Relevant example

The role asks for [requirement]. I have used this skill when [brief example]. I [action you took], which [result or what you learned].

Why this role

I would bring [relevant strength] and [relevant strength] to the team. [Connect your experience, studies, project or community work to this job.]

Close

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I could contribute.

Kind regards,

[Full name]

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