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When applying for a job a cover letter should be sent or posted with your resume. If you are not sure what to write, review these cover letter samples. Your cover letter should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Your cover letter is your first (and best) chance to make a good impression!

An effective cover letter should explain the reasons for your interest in the organization and in the job you are applying for. Take the time to review cover letter examples, then make sure that your letter explains how your skills relate to the criteria listed in the job posting.

Cover Letter Samples - Type
• Cover Letter Applying for More Than One Job
• Cover Letter Format
• Cover Letter Full Block Format
• Cover Letter Modified Block Format
• Cover Letter Template
• Sample Cover Letter Requesting a Meeting
• Sample Targeted Cover Letter
• Targeted Cover Letter Example

Email Cover Letter Examples
• Email Cover Letter Sample With Attached Resume
• Email Cover Letter Sample With Resume Included
• Sample Cover Letter With Salary History
• Sample Cover Letter With Salary Requirement
• Sample Email Cover Letter Summer Job

Prospecting Letters, Referral Letters, and Letters of Interest
• Letter of Interest
• Letter of Interest Example
• Prospecting Letter
• Referral Letter Example
• Sample Career Office Referral Cover Letter
• Sample Information Request Letter
• Sample Letter of Interest
• Sample Networking Letter Requesting a Meeting
• Sample Referral Letter

Cover Letter Samples - Specific
• Administrative Assistant Cover Letter
• Cover Letter Example Communications
• Cover Letter Example Development
• Cover Letter Example Editorial Position
• Cover Letter Example for Academic Advisor
• Cover Letter Example Higher Education Communications
• Cover Letter Example Museum Position
• Cover Letter Help Desk
• Cover Letter Sample Administration
• Cover Letter Sample Administrative Coordinator
• Cover Letter Sample Alternative Education
• Cover Letter Sample Arts
• Cover Letter Sample Assistant
• Cover Letter Sample Business
• Cover Letter Sample Career Change
• Cover Letter Sample eCommerce
• Cover Letter Sample Education
• Cover Letter Sample Entry Level
• Cover Letter Sample General
• Cover Letter Sample Referral
• Cover Letter Sample Technical
• Cover Letter Teaching Assistant
• Cover Letter Technical Support
• Cover Letter Tutor
• Freelance Cover Letter
• Recent College Graduate Sample
• Sample Cover Letter Career Change
• Sample Cover Letter College Senior
• Sample Cover Letter Consultant
• Sample Cover Letter Customer Service
• Sample Cover Letter Entry Level Finance
• Sample Cover Letter Marketing
• Sample Cover Letter Part Time Job
• Sample Cover Letter Programmer Analyst
• Sample Cover Letter Recent College Graduate
• Sample Cover Letter Teacher
• Sample Cover Letter Transportation Planning
• Sample Cover Letter Web Content Specialist
• Sample Cover Letter Writing
• Sample Internship Cover Letter
• Sample Organizer Cover Letter
• Sample Research Technician Cover Letter
• Sample Scientific Research Cover Letter
• Writer Cover Letter

Microsoft Cover Letter Templates
• Microsoft Word Cover Letter Templates

Customize Your Cover Letters
Again, it’s important not to limit yourself to the ideas presented in these samples, but, do review them for ideas and suggestions. Keeping in mind that your letter should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the job you are interested in. Your cover letter will highlight the most relevant experience from your resume and connect that experience with the position you are applying for.
Your cover letter is your first, and best, chance to sell the hiring manager on your candidacy for employment so make sure it’s perfect!

Additional Cover Letter Samples for Resumes
An additional selection of sample cover letters from a variety of sources. Review cover letter samples to send with a resume for a variety of scenarios including a follow-up letter, inquiry letters, job/industry specific sample cover letters, cold contact and referral letter samples.

Samples from www.CVTips.com
Samples from Quintessential Careers
• Classified Ad Response Cover Letter
• Cold Contact Cover Letter
• Cover Letter to Headhunters
• Cover Letter to Recruiters
• Referral Cover Letter
• Two Column Cover Letter

Cover Letter Samples from www.Vault.com
• Sample Cover Letter Advertising
• Sample Cover Letter Borderline Extortion Letter
• Sample Cover Letter Introductory
• Sample Cover Letter Pharmaceutical Research
• Sample Cover Letter Production Assistant
• Sample Cover Letter Referral
• Sample Cover Letters A Cover Letter that Whispers its Demands
• Sample Cover Letters Administrative Assistant Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Advertising Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Circus Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Copywriter Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Disaster Relief Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Electrical Engineer Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters First Impressions Count Avoid Common Cover Letter Mistakes
• Sample Cover Letters Introductory Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Investment Banking
• Sample Cover Letters Job Ad Response Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letters Referral Cover Letter