113 cover letter examples by job
Complete, realistic letters for 113 jobs across 11 industries. Each shows the structure recruiters expect, the keywords that job's postings use, and one hiring tip from that field.
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How to use an example without sounding like everyone else
Recruiters read hundreds of letters and spot copied ones quickly. Use an example for its shape: a first paragraph that names the role and gives a reason, a middle that proves fit with a result, and a short close. Then replace every fact with yours.
- Pick the example closest to the job you want, even if the title is not exact.
- Open the job ad next to it and underline the three skills it mentions most.
- Swap the example's result for your own best result that shows one of those skills.
- Add one sentence about why this company, which no example can write for you.
Or let the generator do the first draft from your details and the job ad.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy these cover letter examples?
You can use them as a model, but do not send one as it is. Hiring managers see the same stock letters again and again. Keep the structure, swap in your own results and the company's name, or press "Write mine" to generate a tailored version.
What do good cover letter examples have in common?
They name the role and company in the first lines, prove fit with one or two measurable results, reuse the job ad's key skills naturally, and end with a clear next step. Most are 250–400 words.
Are the companies in the examples real?
No. The company names are fictional placeholders so you can see how a letter reads when it is addressed to a specific employer. The numbers are illustrative too; replace them with your own.