Use this Career Change Sample Letter to get you closer to your Perfect Job

Cover letters are always important but mores so for those in a career change. This career change sample letter has all the tips you need to write a great cover letter.

Many people do not understand the importance of cover letters. Cover letters are the first-impression that a potential employer will have of you.

The letter will serve as a link between your qualifications and the qualifications being sought.

This is even more important for those changing careers as a potential employer may not see how your experience fits the job profile.

An effective career change cover letter will demonstrate:

Why you have chosen to change careers and why this new field of work

Detail your transferable skills

Emphasize the fact that, although other candidates may have more experience in the related field, your background, confidence and enthusiasm will be a great asset to the company.

Here's what you will need before writing the resume cover letter.

i. Name of Company,

ii. Title of the position,

iii. Address (mail or e-mail) of the company,

iv. Contact person’s name and title,

v. What makes you particularly well suited for the job?

vi. What key words will be of interest to the employer?

vii. What part of my resume will be of particular interest?

viii. Which of my transferable skills should I highlight?

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