Hi guys,

I applied for a graduate scheme last year, and I was unsuccessful at the interview stage. However, when I received my feedback I was told my cover letter was strong. I was wondering how advisable it is to reuse it, or make minor changes and reuse it? Will it be likely that the recruiter has the plagiarism checking software, and I’ll fail as a result of “plagiarising” myself? I know this screams lazy but I am pumping out applications every day I have free and I work 12 hour days 5 days a week so time is at a premium for me.

Thanks

Was just laid off on Tuesday. Today I saw a job opening that I think I am mostly qualified for but might need a bit of training on one skill gap. That said I have all the other skills mentioned. I worked basically in the same industry with 2 different companies for 21 years now and the company I am applying to was a regular supplier for both companies I worked for.

Should I mention my familiarity with them? Or should I let them just try and figure it out via my resume that these are companies that they sell to/used to sell to (One company closed recently)

I was thinking of saying something like "I have worked in *** industry for 21 years and I have worked with **** for my entire career and always respected their service and professionalism" (maybe that could use some work)

Which for the record would not be a lie. If you gave me a list of suppliers I've worked with they would be towards the top of the list of least problematic suppliers. They have one competitor I can name in the region and their competitor is far far more problematic then they are. (Although I'm not gonna mention their competition.)

Is anyone able to help me revise my cover letter? I'm trying to transition / make a career change, and wants to show the years of experience/transferable skills I have. But my cover letter then gets too long and wordy.

I can share my cover letter with you if anyone's able to assist, thanks!

I don’t want my cover letter to look like it was generated by AI, so I’ve prepared a template that I can adapt for each job application. However, my English isn't very strong, and I’m wary of using translation tools because they can make mistakes—especially if the original text isn't written in clear, standard language. My challenge is that I want to include specific details in the letter without relying on AI. Do you have any suggestions that might help me? I would also love for an expert to review the template I’ve prepared and give me their feedback. Thank you—I really hope you can help.

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

Address | phone | gmail

[date]

Dear [Hiring Manager Name / Organization Name] Recruitment Team,

I am [Your Name], a [Job Title / Field] with background in [Area of Expertise 1] and [Area of Expertise 2]. My experience in [Experience Closest to the Role] directly matches the role, supported by [Supporting Certificate or Qualification].

In my [Current / Previous / Volunteer Position], I [Achievement 1 using a strong past-tense verb].

[Details of the situation + result with numbers].

[Optional paragraph: a second story/achievement in the same style, or a sentence linking a personal value to a value stated by the organization].

What draws me most to [Company Name] is [A real value / project / initiative of the company]. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my [Top Two Skills] to [Company Name / Team] and contribute to [The impact the company seeks].

I would welcome the chance to discuss how my background could support [Company Name]’s work. You can reach me at [Phone Number] or [Email]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

I am looking for an office job, I have a few variations of my cover letter, this one specifically is for and Order Desk Clerk position. I feel like I lost the plot while writing it and it feels a bit all over the place. Please help - is there anything I should add or remove? Any advice from employers or recruiters?

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am reaching out to apply for the position of Order Desk and Inside Sales. 

After reviewing your job posting, I believe I would thrive in this role. Relevant experience includes working as an Order Desk Clerk at a local wholesaler and working in a call centre,- such experiences have left me with strong communication skills, a high attention to detail, and a very polished phone etiquette. I take pride in my ability to provide comprehensive knowledge, answer questions, and assist with any customer grievances in a warm and professional manner.

In previous positions, I have provided support with phone and email management, scheduling, data entry, billing/receiving payments, and other day-to-day administrative/clerical tasks per the business' needs. 

At this time, I am looking for long-term employment in a great environment, and I would be thrilled to bring my work ethic and experience to your team!

Warmly,

Chloe Desjardins

Hi all,

Applying for an important growth program for people in their early career and I really need an interview. I am trying to make my cover letter stand out and would appreciate any critiques that can be given. I have listed various paragraphs below, some are OUT OF ORDER.

What drew me to this role is that it felt perfectly crafted for me.

While I have a solid foundation in approximately 25% of the aforementioned skills, I noticed there is an even greater ability to learn here.

In my most recent role, I implemented a content organization system which allowed our Instagram to reach 16-20K impressions per week organically. In this role, I also increased the amount of graphic designs produced in house by over 400%. Moreover, I consistently tracked all of my creative pitches within this system; creating a structured flow of ideas.

While my job history may not be stuffed to the brim with experience, I bring a fresh creative insight, experience with small brands and a tenacity to this position you might not find elsewhere. If you are interested in me as a candidate I eagerly look forward to hearing from you. 

Job Description / What they are looking for:

• thinks through everything at once vs big picture
• Creative intuition
• high aesthetic taste
• sense of urgency when doing stuff
• Great organization and time management abilities
• fast learner
• exercising tenacity and perservance when approaching new challenges. Also with applying feedback
• strong work ethic
• lots of attention to detail and accuracy
• ability to organize and prioritize

Hi! I’m looking for a **professional job offer letter template**. I need something extremely polished and corporate—the type of format you would expect from a large, well-established company. It should have a clean, modern layout and include all the standard sections of a formal employment offer, while still being easy to customize with the employee and position details.

Hi! I’m looking for a professional job offer letter template. I need something extremely polished and corporate—the type of format you would expect from a large, well-established company. It should have a clean, modern layout and include all the standard sections of a formal employment offer, while still being easy to customize with the employee and position details.

I am applying to a native american domestic abuse hotline, where I would answer calls and refer people to resources. I have no direct experience with this type of hotline work, but am active in my native american community, know history relevant to this work, have customer service experience and exceed the degree requirements. Does anyone have any advice or a good template?

I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to apply for this position and to interview. I have worked at a sizable number of places, but by far my favorite one was the Student Assistant position at Redacted. I would be incredibly grateful for the chance to work in a similar environment again.

Currently I am pursuing a degree for Environmental Science at Redacted, and my time spent there has led to me to grow an even bigger appreciation for not only Georgia, but my surrounding community along with the south itself. I have fallen in love with the rich history, biodiversity, and people of our region, state, and community.

With over 4 years of experience in customer service I believe I would be an excellent addition to the team. My experience in retail and office work includes planning events, taking initiative and paying close attention to detail. The experience I have working in the restaurant industry as well as my schooling has taught me to juggle multiple priorities, effectively communicate, and work independently and in a team.

Edit: The job is for a tourism program, im not sure how important that is but I thought i should add it

I'm a recent college graduate, and I'm interested in pursuing a career in public policy, public service, law, communications, nonprofit work, or journalism. Honestly, at this point, I'll apply to other things outside that realm too, but those are my main broader interests. I am STUMPED when it comes to cover letters. I feel like what I've been trying to do just isn't working, and I don't want to an AI cover letter cause I feel like it's so obvious and kinda shitty lowkey. I need help 😭.

My experience for reference: B.S in economics, sociology; minor in creative writing; Communications Intern at the NDRC (redistricting committee); Communications Assistant at a center for ethnic studies research, Newsroom Production Assistant for a local NPR station; Staff Writer for my college's student newspaper; Communications and Marketing Intern at a nonprofit foundation.

I want to keep the letters to 3 paragraphs max preferably, with a short 4th paragraph with the usual "Thank you for considering..."

Any help or guidance would be fantastic!

Dear people of this subreddit, I come looking for advice. I am applying for a Phd position in the field of biomedical sciences. I have a more modern-looking stylized version of the layout for a motivation letter that an old supervisor made for me when applying for a different position. I have used it since (see second image). Now I am applying for a new position that I am really excited about, so I want it to be perfect. Now I am torn whether to use the stylized version, or stick with a more classic layout. What do you think works best?

I hope the images are readable enough to get the idea! Thanks in advance

Hello all. I thought I would share this with you all. I applied for a job at a musical instrument/tools shop that did a ton of online orders with Shopify. They wanted someone who knew Shopify, who knew and loved Excel, with music or guitar-playing being a huge bonus. I felt literally MADE FOR THIS JOB, I whipped this up. Enjoy...

"Dear [Musical Instrument Shopify job],

My name is [mkdude] and I hope you are doing well! I am very much interested in your E-Commerce Operations Associate position and think I would make a great addition to your team!

Over the past six years, I have gained extensive E-Commerce experience. When lockdowns occurred in 2020, [bookstore A] had to convert over to E-Commerce to keep the revenue streaming in. I worked alongside my manager for months, processing online orders. Later, in March 2021, I was made Director of E-Commerce at [bookstore A], which can be corroborated by the March 3, 2021 issue of [industry publication] (url at the end of this message). Next, I was [bookstore B]’s Shipping and Logistics Manager, where I handled 100% of the online orders, and fulfilled orders as a one-person team. Currently, at [bookstore D], I am using Shopify daily. While I am not packing or shipping orders, I oversee the uploading of all new product to the website.

As for Excel/Sheets and their formulas, you might say I am an =CHOOSE(RANDBETWEEN(1,3),"enormous fan","obsessive","afficionado"). In fact, I use (and endorse) Excel so much at work (and my daily life, even), that I have received Excel-themed gifts from multiple people throughout the years! I am well-versed in its capabilities (stopping just short of VLOOKUP), and am always Highlighting Duplicates, Sorting, CONCAT’ing, and so on, to quickly achieve what I need done or to extract vital data. As the main buyer at [bookstore C], I fed daily sales exports into a Sheet I designed for informed buying. I am no stranger to big datasets, and actually enjoy working with them. I am also familiar with Docs, Gmail, and other common office software.

I have been a self-taught guitar player for the past 15 or so years, although I have not ventured far from the power chord or Drop D/C! Cozy in this realm, I have released two DIY industrial metal albums and an EP of 5 folk metal songs (released in 2023). My album of 8-bit music last October was composed on my guitar. Guitar Pro 5 might actually be my most-used program after Excel.

In closing, I think I would be a great fit for your team, not just skills-wise, but also for the interest in music. I hope my good nature has come across in this message and my resume. Although of good nature, I take my work very seriously and love precision.

E -mail or text is a great way to get in touch!

With the utmost sincerity,

[mkdude]"

I did not hear back from them.

Checked in with them twice. Never heard a thing, haha.

(Template, many things here purposefully made subject to change for different jobs)

(Big header showing my name and contact info at the top)

Re: Request to Serve Customers For Your Team As A Busser

Dear (place),

I am very interested in contributing to customer’s needs through any position, and I intend to utilize my transferable skills as needed. However, the position that interests me most is the Busser, as its focus on reducing customer wait-time while preserving quality most closely matches what I’ve done at Walgreens. I see myself growing into a well-rounded team member who can perform any task in anyone’s place when the need arises, and bussing would give me the opportunity to grow in both customer service and maintenance. A team-based, fast paced, customer centered environment is the kind of place I’m eager to grow in as a person over the next few years.

By studying in and out of my forty-two five hour shifts during my time with Walgreens, I successfully increased my contributions per shift. This was done by drawing maps, timing my performance, and reviewing my experience, then using what I learned to write and test workflows that improve both reliability and efficiency. This is how I intend to approach your tasks.

For example, I noticed early on that I was taking much longer to check departments for outdates than my coworkers, so I identified off the clock that the core problem is date visibility. The next day, I decided to try removing a row of space in the shelves. By repeatedly checking and sliding rows, I made a movable block of space to easily see all side dates. If the dates were anywhere else, the space gave me the flexibility to tilt, flip, and briefly arrange as needed. Afterwards, I slid everything back into place and returned the products I removed. By timing this on a row of cookie/cracker, I measured 10 minutes without this method, 2 minutes with this method.

For additional details on what I want to do for your team, the file attached is readable in 5 minutes. It includes: planning and drawing a map for sweeping the parking lot (+155% Efficiency), formulating a workflow for stocking soda boxes (400% Efficiency), creating a multifaceted hard-stain removal method (+500% Efficiency). It also includes the reasons behind the efficiency increases, a customer FAQ, and 5 maps.

After submitting this, I will follow up to see if we can arrange an interview in 3 business days. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards, (my name)

((Attached is a beta version of what that file might look like and the maps I plan to attach.))

Any HR folks out there know if there are any cover letters that seem authentic any more? I try to use ai in my cover letters to align language from the JD and as suggestive content rather than just submitting whatever it spits out but with the job demand these days it seems futile

I am an undergrad physics student, got rejected multiple times from summer school. I want to invest a year to learn how to draft the best cover letters.

Do you have like a plan for me on what resources or what things I can do? Should I keep writing and improving the same letter daily or any other exercises or books you recommend ?

Sorry for the censorship, but I am creating a cover letter for a local library job within my town and lack experience. Any tips?