Each cover letter example page has three complete letters for one role, such as an entry-level applicant, an experienced worker and a career changer, plus opening lines, closing lines and common mistakes. The two guides focus on the first and last lines of any cover letter.
Which cover letter example fits your job?
| Field | Examples | Sample letters include |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Nursing, medical assistant, dental assistant, CNA | New grad RN, experienced med-surg RN, new CMA graduate |
| Office, HR and legal | Administrative assistant, receptionist, HR, legal | Entry-level admin, executive assistant step-up |
| Customers and sales | Customer service, sales | Call center, remote support, retail sales, account executive |
| Education | Teacher | First-year teacher, experienced elementary teacher |
| Starting out or switching | Internship, entry level, career change | IT and marketing internships, teacher to corporate trainer, veteran to operations |
Should you start with a guide or an example?
Start with the example for your field if you are writing from a blank page. Start with a guide if you have a draft but the opening or closing feels weak. How to start a cover letter covers greetings, finding the hiring manager's name and 15 opening lines by situation. How to end a cover letter gives a closing paragraph formula, 15 examples and the right sign-off for an email or a PDF.
How do you adapt an example letter?
Keep the structure and replace every detail. Name the exact job in the first sentence, add one or two numbers from your own work, and mention a skill or credential the posting asks for. Keep the letter to one page.
If your resume does not explain your move, read the career change cover letter examples, which show how to translate old job titles into the new field's language. Students and first-time applicants should compare the internship cover letters with the entry-level cover letters and pick the closer fit. Then pair your letter with the matching resume example so both use the same wording.