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Recent Graduate Cover Letter Template

As a recent graduate you are selling evidence of how you work: projects, internships, part-time jobs and leadership in clubs. Pick the one that best matches the job ad and tell it like work experience.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I recently earned a BSc in Computer Science from Ohio State, and I am applying for the Marketing Coordinator position at Northwind Goods.

During my degree I built a scheduling app for my capstone that 300 students now use. It gave me real practice in working in an agile team, which your posting lists as a key requirement.

I learn quickly, take feedback well and am ready to contribute from my first week. Thank you for considering my application; I would welcome the chance to talk.

Sincerely,
Alex Morgan

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Grey text is a sample; your words replace it as you type.

When to use this template

  • You graduated in the last year or two
  • You are applying for graduate schemes or junior roles
  • Your experience is mostly academic or part-time

Tips for a strong recent graduate cover letter

  1. Lead with your degree and graduation date only if they are relevant; otherwise lead with your best project.
  2. Describe one project like a job: the goal, what you did, the result.
  3. Mention part-time jobs; they show reliability.
  4. Keep it to around 250 words.

Want it tailored to a specific job ad? Paste the ad into the AI cover letter generator and it will reuse the posting's key terms where your experience supports them.

Frequently asked questions

Should a recent graduate include GPA in a cover letter?

Only if it is strong (around 3.5 or higher) or the posting asks for it. Otherwise leave it for the résumé or skip it.

How do I write a cover letter with only internships?

Treat each internship like a job: name the team, what you owned and one result. One well-told internship beats a list of three.

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