[Your Name] [email@example.com]
[Professional Title] [Phone] · [City, State]
[Month DD, YYYY]
[Hiring Manager Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[City, State ZIP]
Referred by: [Referrer Name], [Referrer Title], [Team or Department]
Dear [Hiring Manager Name]:
[Referrer Name], [Referrer Title] on your [team name] team, suggested I apply for the [Job Title] position. We [worked together at Company Name / met through organization or event], and [he / she / they] thought my experience with [area of work] would fit what the team needs.
I am currently [Current Title] at [Current Employer], where I [one-sentence summary of your main responsibility]. Three qualifications are most relevant to this role:
- [Qualification 1]: [Specific example, with a number if possible.]
- [Qualification 2]: [Specific example, with a number if possible.]
- [Qualification 3]: [Specific example, with a number if possible.]
[One or two sentences on what you would work on first, based on what you learned from the referrer or the posting.]
I would like to meet to discuss the position. I am available [days or times] and can be reached at [Phone] or [email@example.com]. My resume is enclosed.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Enclosure: Resume