How to Write a Cover Letter for a Career Change
If you are making a career change, a cover letter is very important when contacting a prospective employer. A cover letter should inspire the employer to read your resume and contact you for an interview. While it is an easy process to write a cover letter, there are several steps you need to follow.
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Instructions
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Begin your career change cover letter with an introductory paragraph about yourself. Give general information including your name and contact information. Be clear about which position you are interested in, and explain why you want the job.
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List specific talents and abilities that are transferable from your old career field to your new career field. These normally include computer and technology skills, as well as any managerial experience. If you have education that can help you in your new career field, list that as well. You can list these as bullet points or in a separate paragraph.
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Emphasize your past experiences and how you can best assist your new employer. Be as specific as possible to best show that you are ahead of the competition due to your past knowledge in applicable areas.
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Express your willingness to learn. If you are making a drastic career change, you need to prove to the employer that you are worth the risk over someone with more experience in their area. Volunteer to take classes or other skills training to get up to speed.
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Conclude by thanking your potential employer for considering you, and make a clear statement on when you will contact them to follow up.
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Sign the bottom of the cover letter.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your cover letter relatively brief. One page works best.
