Steal my cover letter template. It's how I got job offers at Google, 23andMe, and Khan Academy.
Note: This template is powerful for three reasons...
1) It’s personalized - so you demonstrate genuine interest in THIS role, not a generic job
2) It’s focused on what matters - role expertise + company passion - and nothing else
3) And you can get all of the above benefits with 10 minutes of customization, so even if it’s never read, you haven’t sent hours down the drain! :)
TEMPLATE
I'm thrilled by the opportunity to apply for the Content & UX Writer role for two reasons:
1) I'm obsessed with content marketing. From Apple to LinkedIn to VC-backed startups, I love nothing more than taking a technical product and turning it into a story that prospective customers fall in love with.
2) And I'm deeply passionate about 23andMe’s mission. Empowering others to learn about themselves is something I've done throughout my career - from Teach For America to my own coaching startup. And by democratizing access to genetic information, 23andMe is very much unlocking incredible opportunities for self-discovery.
Thus, between being energized by the day-to-day work and the overall mission, I can't imagine a better opportunity to apply my content marketing skills in the name of something truly meaningful!
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Good luck out there - here's wishing you an amazing success!
The Cover Letter Template that Got Me a Job at Google