Referral Cover Letter

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A cover letter for a referred application

For job seekers referred by an employee or contact at the company

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[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