Hi!! I'm writing my first ever cover letter right now, and it's a student job for a gender equality policy group. I'm kind of compelled to include a two sentence anecdote of when the political became personal to me- it's highly relevant and definitely explains why I am so drawn to this area of work, but also was a traumatic experience, and I also don't want it to come off as a sob story. Should I include it?

(Template, many things here purposefully made subject to change for different jobs)

(Big header showing my name and contact info at the top)

Re: Request to Serve Customers For Your Team As A Busser

Dear (place),

I am very interested in contributing to customer’s needs through any position, and I intend to utilize my transferable skills as needed. However, the position that interests me most is the Busser, as its focus on reducing customer wait-time while preserving quality most closely matches what I’ve done at Walgreens. I see myself growing into a well-rounded team member who can perform any task in anyone’s place when the need arises, and bussing would give me the opportunity to grow in both customer service and maintenance. A team-based, fast paced, customer centered environment is the kind of place I’m eager to grow in as a person over the next few years.

By studying in and out of my forty-two five hour shifts during my time with Walgreens, I successfully increased my contributions per shift. This was done by drawing maps, timing my performance, and reviewing my experience, then using what I learned to write and test workflows that improve both reliability and efficiency. This is how I intend to approach your tasks.

For example, I noticed early on that I was taking much longer to check departments for outdates than my coworkers, so I identified off the clock that the core problem is date visibility. The next day, I decided to try removing a row of space in the shelves. By repeatedly checking and sliding rows, I made a movable block of space to easily see all side dates. If the dates were anywhere else, the space gave me the flexibility to tilt, flip, and briefly arrange as needed. Afterwards, I slid everything back into place and returned the products I removed. By timing this on a row of cookie/cracker, I measured 10 minutes without this method, 2 minutes with this method.

For additional details on what I want to do for your team, the file attached is readable in 5 minutes. It includes: planning and drawing a map for sweeping the parking lot (+155% Efficiency), formulating a workflow for stocking soda boxes (400% Efficiency), creating a multifaceted hard-stain removal method (+500% Efficiency). It also includes the reasons behind the efficiency increases, a customer FAQ, and 5 maps.

After submitting this, I will follow up to see if we can arrange an interview in 3 business days. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards, (my name)

((Attached is a beta version of what that file might look like and the maps I plan to attach.))

Any HR folks out there know if there are any cover letters that seem authentic any more? I try to use ai in my cover letters to align language from the JD and as suggestive content rather than just submitting whatever it spits out but with the job demand these days it seems futile

Why companies see 'no need' for cover letters anymore.

Cover letters have become less valuable to employers as more candidates use generative AI to draft them. "They can be so easily tailored or crafted to match the role," Bonnie Dilber, senior manager of talent acquisition at Zapier, told Business Insider. Now, McKinsey tells applicants there's "no need" for cover letters anymore, Google has also abandoned the practice, and Amazon refuses to accept them at all. In turn, the "objective" section atop a resume has become more critical. Cisco's Scott McGuckin says, "We find this approach significantly more effective."

I am an undergrad physics student, got rejected multiple times from summer school. I want to invest a year to learn how to draft the best cover letters.

Do you have like a plan for me on what resources or what things I can do? Should I keep writing and improving the same letter daily or any other exercises or books you recommend ?

Sorry for the censorship, but I am creating a cover letter for a local library job within my town and lack experience. Any tips?

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Hello,

I'm looking to apply for some internships with California state assembly members, state senators, and possibly those working in the US house of representatives and senate as representatives of California. I've never applied for an internship before; what kinds of details are expected/appreciated I'm a cover letter for an internship of this nature? I know this is quite vague but I've never done it before so any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

I am 15 and am applying for a job checking licenses at my local lake. I am horrible at weighting (as in D Average in English bad) and i want to know how good i need to write the letter to have a chance. I have also heard that if i were to submit my application now i would be the first to do so.

Before now, I rarely ever applied with a Cover Letter. I didn't think I really needed to, especially when I got hired about 4 times without using one. But job hunting is not going well right now, so I'm hoping a well written Cover Letter will help boost my presence. Let me know what you think! And TIA!

Name

Denver, CO | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) | Phone Number

Cover Letter

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read over my profile.

My name is [Name], and I have worked in Data Analytics for over 10 years. During my most recent role with [Company 1], I created, cleaned, and maintained large datasets that I would later use to form semantic models (such as Star Schema) in Tableau and Anaplan. Then, using Excel Power Pivot and SQL, I authored around 5 workbooks aimed at calculating census fluctuations, company financial data, and reports tailored for regional management.

While Power BI is what I use primarily, I do have above average knowledge of Excel Power Pivot, Tableau, and Anaplan. I have worked with healthcare data and Protected Health Information extensively during my time at [Company 1], [Company 2], and [Company 3] – all of which followed HIPAA guidelines. Additionally, during my time at [Company 3], I created around 10 Excel workbooks that executed difficult lookup functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH) and calculated complex defined benefit and defined contribution retirement annuities. Often, this was done by reading and following intricate benefit plan documents.

I am highly skilled with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and other Microsoft applications. Over 10 years, a significant amount of my work has been in ingesting, tidying, and normalizing data to various degrees of granularity in SQL and Excel. I am then able to create SQL tables and views to be used as source data for visualization software – where I create data models, schemas, calculations, (e.g. DAX) intuitive reports, and dynamic dashboards that operated with speed and accuracy. I have intermediate knowledge on maintaining databases and queries (SQL), including writing and modifying stored procedures. Lastly, I am proficient in writing VBA and macros, both of which have helped me to create around 10 projects that reduced time spent in Excel and expedited report creations.

Thank you again for taking the time to review my profile. If you have any questions at all, I am happy to connect via phone, e-mail, virtually, or in-person. I look forward to continuing with my application.

Best Regards,

Name

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Phone Number

My son was in the middle of a job search and kept asking me to look over his cover letters. Every application that required one was a source of dread. Even spending 30 minutes per letter, he was not hearing back, and the discouragement was building up fast. I noticed the problem pretty quickly. He was reusing the same base letter without really connecting his experience to what each job description was specifically asking for. We started using AI to do that matching for him, pulling the relevant parts of his resume and mapping them to the requirements in the posting. The letters got sharper and more specific, and he started hearing back. The tool did not replace his voice or his experience, it just helped him surface the right things faster. If you are putting in the effort and still not getting responses, ask yourself whether you are actually customizing to the job description or sending the same generic template with the company name swapped out. That one change makes a bigger difference than anything else.

I’m in Australia on a working holiday, I have an american accent but I’m not culturally English/american in any sense, the “stiff” professional way of writing down here is very foreign to me so i get Ai to help me write resumes/cover letters, is this too obviously helped made with ai?:

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my interest in the Visual Merchandiser position at UNIQLO. I am currently based in Melbourne with flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

I am particularly drawn to UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy and its focus on simplicity, quality, and functionality. I appreciate how the brand creates clothing that is both practical and thoughtfully designed, and I am interested in contributing to how these values are communicated through in-store presentation and customer experience.

Through my experience in hospitality and customer-focused roles, I have developed strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Working as a bartender, waitress, and in hotel and hostel settings, I have consistently focused on creating welcoming, well-presented environments while maintaining high service standards. These experiences have strengthened my ability to collaborate with teams, adapt quickly, and prioritise tasks under pressure.

I have a strong interest in visual presentation and enjoy creating clean, appealing spaces that enhance customer experience. I am confident in following guidelines while also contributing creative input, and I take pride in maintaining high standards in presentation and organisation.

I am reliable, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to support your store in delivering visually engaging displays and a positive shopping experience for customers.

References are available upon request.

Thank you for your time and consideration

NOTE: I live in Canada. I mention this in case there's anything specific to Canada that I'd need to account for. Also, all Caps fields are the parts I replace per job, except for PHONENUMBER, EMAIL, and MYNAME, which are me anonymizing myself here.

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DATE

RECIPIENTJOBTITLE

COMPANY

STREETADDRESS

CITY, PROVINCE, POSTALCODE

Dear RECIPIENT:

I am applying for the JOB position I found on JOBORIGIN. As a lover of all things related to technology, I am eager to OBJECTIVE, and I believe your COMPANYDESCRIPTION company is a great place to do so.

I’m currently in my final year at Seneca Polytechnic College doing my Honors Bachelor of Technology degree in Software Development, having completed my Diploma in Computer Programming. My education, combined with my general interest in using computers, has given me a deep knowledge in many facets of computers, software, and hardware. I believe my knowledge can come in use when JOBDESCRIPTION.

All that said, I would be grateful if you could schedule an interview with me anytime. It would be a privilege to work with a company that’s COMPANYFACT, and I believe my skills will greatly benefit COMPANYNAME. I would appreciate your response to me. You can contact me on PHONENUMER or at EMAIL.

Sincerely,

MYNAME

Enclosure: Resume

Hi!

So I am a teenager who wants to participate in the Model European parlement, and I need to write a motivation letter. Do any of you guys have any tips? Like where should I start, what should I certainly mention and stuff like that?

thxx

Hello all, long story short I’m a water quality technician that works for a contracting company and we have to make cover letters for the company so they can help win bids for jobs and work, I’m 21 and have never made a cover letter just applying for jobs with a resume and harassing them, any tips?