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    Career Change Cover Letter Sample

    This career change cover letter sample can be used when you are applying for a job
    opportunity in a different career field.

    Focus on those transferable skills and competencies you have that are relevant to the new
    career opportunity. Use the job posting to identify the required competencies and articulate
    these clearly in your cover letter. 

    Adapt this sample cover letter to meet the needs of your specific situation. Convince the
    employer that you are able to do the new job and to do it well.

    Career Change
    Cover Letter Sample

    Your Name
    Your Address
    Your Contact details (phone and email)

    Date

    Contact Name
    Contact Job Title
    Company Name
    Company Address
    Company City, State, Zip Code

    Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Smith

    It is with interest and enthusiasm that I respond to your job opening for position. 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 key competencies I possess which relate
    directly to your job requirements include:

     Communication skills - successful in building strong co-operative relationships with


    key clients and decision-makers.
     Problem solving ability - regarded as a resourceful problem solver evident in the
    successful development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
     Planning and organizing - proven track record of effectively prioritizing multiple tasks
    and assignments in a fast-paced work environment to efficiently meet departmental and
    company objectives.
     Team player - a solid reputation as a competent team member who is always
    prepared to go the extra mile to achieve results.
     Self starter - considered a highly motivated employee with the capacity to learn
    quickly and take responsibility for my own development.
    I  am convinced that my broad experience in the career field of  previous career field has
    equipped me with a strong set of valuable competencies that meet your needs. I am eager
    to combine my previous experience with my passion for new career field in order to work
    hard and make a meaningful contribution to your organization.

    I would welcome the opportunity for a personal interview to discuss this further. Please
    contact me at your earliest convenience to set up a time and date for us to meet.

    Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

    Sincerely

    Jack Jobseeker

    Enclosure

    Get help with your cover letter at career change cover letter sample advice and tips. 

    How to write a persuasive career change cover letter

    Your cover letter should come across as a strong endorsement of your ability to succeed in
    the new career field. This can be achieved by highlighting the following in your cover letter:

     your transferable skills and competencies that will make a direct and positive impact
    on successful job performance in your new career
     your strong commitment to the new career and your passion for the job and the
    company

    Find out more about how to develop a job-winning career change cover letter at Career
    Change Cover Letter Tips

    What to focus on in your career change cover letter

    Focus on the skills needed for the job opportunity. To find out the skills and competencies
    required for different jobs and careers when writing a career change cover letter
    visit sample job descriptions.

    The job skills list provides detailed information on the skills used in different career fields.

    Know more about job-related competencies. View the 12 core competencies identified as


    critical for successful job performance across all career fields.

    Find out how to identify your work-related strengths. Go to this comprehensive list of


    strengths.

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