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Career Change Cover Letter Sample

Changing careers? This career change cover letter sample will help you write a dynamic letter that will show potential employers why you are great candidate for the job.

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The first paragraph of a career change cover letter is key.

You want to:
i. Address the career change directly
ii. Highlight your experience and confidence
iii. Match your experience to the skills required

Here are some examples of how you could start your letter:

"After a successful twelve-year career in pharmaceutical sales, I am seeking change. As a Corporate Trainer within your firm, I will be able to combine my extensive interpersonal skills and my passion for continuing education."

"The position of Corporate Trainer is an excellent match for my skills and experience. Your firm will benefit from my many years in sales, as well as my passion."

"In response to your search for a Corporate Trainer, I am sure that broad experience and flexibility makes me an ideal candidate."

"Your Corporate Trainer position is of great interest to me. I recently retired from a successful career as a pharmaceutical sales representative and am seeking a challenging and rewarding new opportunity."

"Although my experience my not seem to match the typical profile for the position of corporate trainer, I am sure that my interpersonal skills, passion for continuing education and my enthusiasm makes me an excellent candidate."

Good luck with writing your career change cover letter!

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