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Here's a Career Change Cover Letter Sample for You to Use

Use this career change cover letter sample as a starting point. The first paragraph of the 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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