The Perfect Cover Letter (With Examples)

What a cover letter is really for

A cover letter doesn't repeat your CV: it interprets it. In a few lines, it tells the recruiter why you, why this role, right now. It's the right place to show motivation and context that simply don't fit on a CV.

The structure that works

1. Opening hook: one specific sentence about the company or the role (not "I am writing in reference to your job posting").
2. Why you're a fit: 2-3 concrete achievements tied to the requirements in the ad.
3. Why them: what draws you to that company (prove you've done your homework).
4. Close + call to action: availability for an interview, a thank you, your contact details.

How to tailor it to each opening

Pull 3-4 keywords from the job ad and make sure they show up naturally, each paired with an example of your own. That's the difference between "I know Excel" and "I automated a monthly report in Excel and saved 6 hours a week."

Mistakes that get it binned

• Generic, the same for everyone.
• Too long or self-congratulatory with no proof.
• A word-for-word rehash of your CV.
• Typos and the wrong company name (the classic copy-paste slip).

Generate it from your CV

With EuroCV Pro, your cover letter is written from your CV and the specific job ad: consistent tone, the right keywords, ready in one click. You just polish it and hit send.