5 Sample Cover Letters You Can Use for Your Technology Job Application
Unlocking the secrets of effective cover letters for tech applications with handy tips and samples
Do you find it challenging to craft your own unique cover letter?
Hiring managers and recruiters say that they actually read cover letters. So better make the most out of it to make your profile resonate with hiring managers.
Here are 5 samples to get you started on writing your professional cover letter for tech job applications.
In this issue:
Talk about job role and accomplishments
Mention network ties
Express excitement or enthusiasm
Use keywords to align with the ATS
Share what you heard in the news
Subscribe nowTalk about job role and accomplishments
This is the typical cover letter format, which works well for everyone, regardless of the level of experience. It’s perfect for anyone who’s applying for a role in response to a job ad on a job board or social media platform like LinkedIN.
The specific cover letter below is an example for a fresh graduate or entry-level applicant.
The first one is a skeleton followed by a sample to help you give an idea on how to fill it in.
[Date: DD MM YYYY]
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Info]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company’s name]
[Company’s Address],
[Sub-district, District, City Postcode]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s name],
As a [your professional title/role] at [current/previous company] from [Month to Month YYYY], I leveraged my skills in [hard skills] to [achievement you’re most proud of and include data & statistics, if applicable].
I am interested to apply for the [specific role] position that is advertised on [job website]. [company's name you’re applying at] [a compelling reason that sparked your interest in this company]. I believe that my experience and skills [option to use strong adjectives] will make me an ideal fit for this position.
I also implemented a [option to add this paragraph to elaborate other key qualifications and experiences].
Overall, these achievements reflect my competence in [specific skill] and [describe responsibility/achievement], significantly impacting the [impact/result] of [current or previous company].
Aside from my professional experience, my years at [University Name] allowed me to hone my [key qualifications & power skills]. I believe that these would add value to the team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I attached my resume for your perusal and I look forward to further discussing with you the role of [job title] with [company's name] at your convenience.
Respectfully,
Name & Signature
Mention network ties
There are jobs that are made available or opened before they are published on job boards or the company’s website. Your personal or professional network may have shared with you information about them.
If you’re on the lookout for a new role or company, your network ties may be an ideal way to aid your job search.
Companies appreciate when their employees refer their friends or former colleagues. This is due to the possibility of bringing in a trustworthy, equally or higher quality talent to join the team, and a chance of increased retention.
[Date: DD MM YYYY]
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Info]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company’s name]
[Company’s Address],
[Sub-district, District, City Postcode]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
My name is [your name] and I recently spoke with your [role of the person who referred you] [name of the person who referred you], who informed me that you are hiring for a [specific role] in your [Department]. [He/She] recommended I contact you about the job because of my strong experience in the industry.
As a [professional title/role] at [current/previous company] from [Month YYYY to Present], I utilized my [hard skills] in [name of program/qualification] to develop [what you did; mention data & statistics]. This experience highlighted my ability to [key results of demonstrating your skills].
Additionally, [what you did; mention data & statistics], which resulted in [the results you achieved]. This role honed my [incorporating power skills within the same paragraphs as hard skills is also effective], essential for any engineering project.
Meanwhile, the [option to add this paragraph to elaborate relevant key qualifications and background]. This is crucial in [mention key performance indicators].
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills and enthusiasm can contribute to the continued success of [company's name]. Please let me know a convenient time for an interview. Thank you for considering my application.
Respectfully,
Name & Signature
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Express excitement or enthusiasm
[Date: DD MM YYYY]
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Info]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company’s name]
[Company’s Address],
[Sub-district, District, City Postcode]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
I am writing to express my interest to to apply for [role] as posted on [job website]. I am keen to contribute to [company's name] and support its mission to [research about the company and mention a goal or value that is relevant to the company].
As a [role] with [number] years of experience at [current/previous company], I utilized my [hard skills] in [name of program/qualification] to develop [what you did; mention data & statistics]. This experience highlighted my ability to [key results of demonstrating your skills].
[Key achievement] directly benefited [current/previous company] by [impact of your achievement].
Additionally, [what you did; mention data & statistics], which resulted in [the results you achieved]. This role equipped me with [incorporating power skills within the same paragraphs as hard skills is also effective], that I am motivated to bring to [company's name].
I am excited to discuss these further with you to contribute to the continued success of [company’s name]. Thank you for considering my application. I am available to interview at your convenience and looking forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Name & Signature
Use keywords to align with the ATS
Most companies nowadays use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline their hiring processes and improve applicant data analysis and management.
To have better chances of going through their systems, it would help to align your cover letter with the job description on the job ad.
Get the most important keywords (both hard and power skills) from the job ad and use them on your cover letter. Just make sure to tailor your cover letter appropriately for easy reading.
Share what you heard in the news
Supposed you read or heard in the news about a certain company’s recent success. It sparked your interest so you went ahead and researched about this company.
Looking at the Careers section on their official website, you found a job ad that fits your current role.
You can actually tailor your cover letter to tell a story of how you got interested in applying for the job. But in case there’s no job ad but you are eager to work there, you may also send an expression of interest.
An expression of interest (EOI) shows that you’re genuinely keen to work in the organization. Doing this will leave a positive impression on hiring managers.
Below is an example of an EOI that you can also tailor to use as a cover letter.
[Date: DD MM YYYY]
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Info]
[Hiring Manager’s Name/Team]
[Company’s name]
[Company’s Address],
[Sub-district, District, City Postcode]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name/Team],
I am writing to express my interest to to apply for [role] as [posted on your website – leave this out if there is no specific job ad]. I heard on the news that [company's name] has successfully launched [a product/project].
I am keen to contribute and support its mission to [result of your research about the company and mention your goal or a value that is relevant to the company]. [Option to mention that the company’s reputation is well established].
As a [role] with [number] years of experience at [current/previous company], I utilized my [hard skills] in [name of program/qualification] to develop [what you did; mention data & statistics]. This experience highlighted my ability to [key results of demonstrating your skills].
Additionally, [what you did; mention data & statistics], which resulted in [the results you achieved]. This role equipped me with [incorporating power skills within the same paragraphs as hard skills is also effective]. I am motivated to bring these skills to [company's name].
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills and enthusiasm can contribute to the continued success of [company's name]. Please let me know a convenient time for an interview. Thank you for considering my application.
Respectfully,
Name & Signature
Once you’ve finished writing your chosen type of cover letter, make sure to take a break.
When you come back, proofread to check for typo errors; check if the formatting is the same as your resume’s; and read it aloud to see if there’s anything you want to change or improve on the tone.
It would also be great to ask a friend to read it for you. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can see things that we may have missed.
After that, you are ready to send your unique, personalized, professional cover letter.
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