For those in a senior role, it’s worth pulling out the key information which will highlight why you have a higher level of expertise and professionalism than the average employee. In a senior position cover letter, this needs to be made as obvious as possible at first glance, with examples scattered throughout the cover letter.
What to include:
Bulleted list.
Pull out the experience you’ve had by including a bullet point list of your best managerial assets in the middle of the main body. These should highlight your skills, both professionally and on a personal level.
Show you’re familiar with the business.
Use specific examples and mention the company you’re applying to by name to show that you’ve read up on and are interested in this specific role.
Use the opening paragraph wisely.
The first paragraph of your cover letter should succinctly mention why you’d be a good fit, your total experience and a statement of intent for wanting to help the company in some way. This can be brief, as long as you expand on it in the main body.
The best kind of template:
Similar to a more junior role, the best kinds of senior position, or managerial, cover letters are those which make their points efficiently and concisely. The key difference here is to include the all-important bullet point section to pull out their best assets and core skills.
Senior applicants would do well to follow this template:
Dear [hiring manager name],
As someone with [number of years] worth of experience working in the [name of the industry], this role instantly caught my attention. I am incredibly passionate about [relevant factors], as [reason why you’re passionate]. As such, I’d love the chance to work with you and further pursue this skill.
I currently work as [name of your position] but am looking for a new opportunity because [reason]. Some of the skills which make me a good candidate for your position would be:
- [Experience]
- [Experience]
- [Experience]
- [Experience]
For me, [industry name] goes beyond a job title. I feel strongly about giving back as much as I can to an industry which has provided me with so many wonderful opportunities. Taking my next step with [company name] is the perfect way to do that.
Outside of work, I have a keen interest in several pursuits, including [list of hobbies]. I’ve found these have been helpful in cultivating a number of important professional skills, such as [list of skills].
Please find my CV attached. Feel free to reach out for a chat if you have any questions, or need more information on anything.
Sincerely,
[Your name]