Career Change Cover Letter printable pdf download

Your career change cover letter

What to include in your cover letter when you’re changing career can be an area of confusion. Don’t fall

into the trap of thinking your value lies only in your vocational qualification. You are so much more than

that, and it’s likely you have many transferable skills to show for it!

The most successful career change cover letter is one that highlights the relevant transferable skills

from your old career to the new. The good news is, in addition to looking for relevant work experience

in your resume, hiring managers also look for specific job skills and competencies to fit the needs of

the vacancy. These are what they have determined you need to have do the job and work well in their

organisation. So look closely at the advertisement to understand their core needs.

Sample letter:

Your address

And contact details

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Contact’s name

Contact’s position/title

Company name

And address here

Application for the position of (job title)

Dear Mr/Mrs (contact name)

It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am writing to apply for the position of (job title). I

strongly believe that the skills and abilities I have gained during my career to date make me an excellent

candidate for this opportunity. The professional skills I have that relate directly to your job requirements

include:

Communication skills

I am successful in building strong co-operative relationships with key clients and decision-makers

Problem solving

I am regarded as a resourceful problem solver, evident in the successful development and

implementation of new policies and procedures

Planning and organising

Proven track record of effectively prioritising multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced work

environment to efficiently meet departmental and company objectives

Team player

I have a solid reputation as a competent team member, who is always prepared to go the extra mile to

achieve results

Self-starter

I am considered a highly motivated employee with the capacity to learn quickly and take responsibility

for my own development

Career Change Cover Letter