Cover Letter with 1 to 3 Years of Experience
The short answer
With some experience, lead with what you did and its result, not your degree. Give one achievement with a number, name the skills the role needs, and say in one line why you want this move. Keep to one page. The template is built around that.
For someone who already has some work experience.
Leave empty for “Dear Hiring Manager”.
Separate with commas.
One short, true sentence, written the way you want it to appear.
One honest sentence.
Your letter
Fill in the parts in [square brackets], copy it, and make it sound like you. A letter in your own words always beats a template, so change anything that does not fit. Your details stay in your browser.
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How to: Cover Letter with 1 to 3 Years of Experience
- 1Fill in your name, the role, the company and your current job.
- 2Add your skills and one result with a number.
- 3Say in one sentence why you want this role.
- 4Copy the letter, edit it, and send it with your resume.
At a glance
- Lead with
- One result with a number
- Length
- One page
- Explain
- Why you want to move, in a positive way
Frequently asked questions
How do I explain leaving a job after one year?
Talk about what you want to learn next, not what was wrong with the old job. A short, positive reason is enough.
Should I repeat my resume?
No. Pick one or two things from it that match the job and explain them in more detail, since the resume already has the rest.