Write an Amazing Cover Letter: 3 Golden Rules (Template included)

📮 A good cover letter complements your resume by telling a story about why you deserve that first round interview. In this video, I share 3 Practical Tips on how to Write an Amazing Cover Letter, and even include a free sample template for you to download.

For those of you who have never written a cover letter, or perhaps it's been a while since you wrote one, it could be difficult to start, since there are really no standardized template. A cover letter for an internship would be different than that for a full time job. And sometimes, the job application says submitting a cover letter is "optional" so should you even bother? 🤔

I walk you through step-by-step on how to write an amazing cover letter and even provide an example cover letter for you to reference:

1️⃣ Hook the reader in by mentioning a connection with the company
2️⃣ Be purposeful about the information you include in your cover letter body paragraphs
3️⃣ Use a simple cover letter template

Now that you have an amazing cover letter, check out my video on how to write an incredible resume and best of luck in your job search 😁

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00:00 Intro
00:51 Hook the Reader
03:48 Be Purposeful
05:32 Use a Simple Template
06:16 Secret Power Tip
06:45 Template Download

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:51 Hook the Reader
03:48 Be Purposeful
05:32 Use a Simple Template
06:16 Secret Power Tip
06:45 Template Download

[gk]

I got hired!! Thank you for all of your guidance! I was told that I was so impressive and professionally polished that they wanted me to start immediately! My new dream career is fully remote and has a huge impact on the community! I’m so happy!

[sharifislam]

I spent HOURS editing my cover letter based on Jeff's advice. I sent it off this morning. I have an interview in four days.

[derronwatkins]

I had already sent 42 applications before I found the video. Then I actually followed every tip you shared in this video, even the formatting of the letters. The one application I sent after finding the video I got called for the interview and I got the job on the spot. The interviewees even said they loved my cover letter. So it may be a bit late but thank you ! :)

[shelbymcauliffe]

I have been a stay at home mom for seven years and am trying to get back into the workforce. I have been overwhelmed because the last time I looked at or wrote a cover letter, I was twenty years old, and I haven’t known where to start. I stumbled onto this video and it has helped me so much! I used your template and followed your tips, and I just got a call from the company I applied to for an interview! Thank you so much for your content. It has helped me so much!

[janedumalagan]

I sent 2 applications before I bumped into this video. After integrating your tips, I got hired on the spot of the two institutions I applied for after. You're such a great mentor, Jeff Su!

[edeial]

I just wanted to say that these tips are super helpful. I used to think cover letters were outdated and put all this time into tweaking my resume only to get little to no responses on my application. After using both this, your resume advice, and some personal tips I learned along the way I went from almost no responses in 2 months of applying for to10ish jobs, had 6 interviews/callbacks, and 4 job offers. Thank you and keep creating :)

[maikom]

Hi Jeff, I wanted to thank you for all the tips for the interviews! Until I updated my resume and cover letter I have submitted over 20 applications for software engineering roles and none of them really reached out to me. After using your tips and the template, I applied about 5 applications and most of them invited me for interviews. In the very first interview also used your tips on answering common questions. I was underqualified, but at the end of the day they offered me the job as they saw potential in me! It was just mindblowing how everything went so well since I followed your advices. I highly recommend your contents to any job seekers! I just can't thank you enough, you are a life saver for me. Thank you so so much!

[Servinglooks]

Oh my goodness, I got a response in ONE HOUR. I watched this video and the resume one, taking my time to pause and apply what you said. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Interview is tomorrow, hopefully I get the job. Thank you again!! I’m so happy I found your account

[katleenevangelista]

This man is so amazing, he can teach you what a 2 hour- seminar can teach you in just a few minutes.

[Mahmood-]

your energy is contagious. I feel like I wanna finish my to-do list right away.

[samsturmer]

I'm sure everyone agrees but, it's so hard summarizing your life experience, qualities, skills, and ambitions within 4-6 hundred words. Especially, when most companies just use an algorithm to decide if you are worthy or not. However, this video does an exceptional job of maximizing your chances of impressing companies with your resume! Appreciate the great content:)

[erickmartinezfigueroa]

Man, thank you so much, I got hired right away in my dream job once I followed your rules! You saved my life. YOU’RE THE GOAT

[achieving.excellence]

This is excellent advice Jeff. Many overlook the impact of the cover letter and miss the opportunity to really showcase themselves prior to the CV.

[matthewgalaxy]

Just wanted to give a big thank you to you Jeff. I've been out of the workforce now for almost 2 years and it's been very difficult trying to keep up with all of the contradictory resume, tips, etc. I actually found your channel while researching GPT prompts and how to optimize them. And when I realized you did career videos, I immediately binge watched most of them(I even took notes).

I think I've only written one or two CL's in my entire life, so this one has been a great help. Time to go apply all of this knowledge, wish me luck!

[anastasia]

The fact that you still replying to comments is so outstanding! Thank you so much! Little bit struggling with the hook, applying for Marine Scientist Assistant at wildlife conservation non-profit, having a good solid education, more than 15 coffee chats with people from the company, and experience. However, 3 years gap (look after the baby) and no US experience. Will be so grateful for your suggestions! PS THANK you so much for the videos, literally not sending any resume/cover letter without checking your videos first!

[CouldntThinkOfaUsername]

Great advice! But just a heads up to the folks in the comment section, the cover letter Jeff sells in google doc format can be found for free in google docs with slightly different colors. Just open a new doc>File>New> from template>scroll down to Letters, you’ll find it under Swiss letter

[improvewithsoo-selfdevelop]

I've wrote a lot of crappy cover letters so this was much needed! Thanks Jeff!

[DemetriPanici]

*Cover letters are often overlooked! Loved the tips here Jeff!*

[shameerrr]

ah yes, jeff from the mystical land of narnia. i thank you from the bottom of my heart for this masterpiece. You will be forever hold a special place in my heart sensei.