{"id":13794,"date":"2023-07-12T13:15:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/?p=13794"},"modified":"2024-09-23T15:25:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:25:04","slug":"junior-and-entry-level-cover-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/junior-and-entry-level-cover-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior and entry-level cover letter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re new to the professional world, or applying for a career where you have limited experience, it can be hard to shout too much about past work experience. In a junior or an entry-level cover letter, it\u2019s best to highlight your enthusiasm, as well as personal skills which might make you a good fit.<\/p>\n

What to include in a junior and entry-level cover letter:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Be clear about why you want the job<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

Highlight your passion for the role, including any personal reasons why it appeals to you. Make this as tailored to the position as possible, as it will really emphasise your sincerity.<\/p>\n

Promote your skills<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

Talk about your relevant hard skills (those which make you a good worker) and soft skills (the personal traits which would make you a strong team member).<\/p>\n

Target your letter to the company<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

Do as much research on the position as you can. Getting to grips with the company and highlighting your enthusiasm for helping them in their overall goals adds a personal touch they will really appreciate.<\/p>\n

Relevant work experience. <\/strong><\/h6>\n

Part-time jobs or any kind of internship are also clever to include. This shows a proactive nature, as well as highlighting any examples of skills you\u2019ve already demonstrated in a professional sense.<\/p>\n

Relevant leisure time activities<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

If you\u2019re going to mention hobbies, include skills and experiences which tie into the job itself \u2013 for example, a past-time like fishing highlights you are patient, while something like painting shows a creative flair and an eye for detail.<\/p>\n

The best kind of template:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

An entry-level template should be clear, concise and to the point. Employers aren\u2019t expecting something extravagant from an inexperienced applicant, but they do want to see that they\u2019re able to structure and format a document efficiently.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a good example of what a simple entry-level letter should look like:<\/p>\n

Hello [hiring manager name],<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019m reaching out to apply for the position of <\/span>[position]<\/b> with <\/span>[name of company]<\/b>. This role stood out to me in particular because of <\/span>[reason 1], [reason 2]<\/b>, and <\/span>[reason 3]<\/b>. These are all <\/span>[values\/skills]<\/b> I am highly passionate about. Having the chance to work with you would serve as the perfect way to break into an industry I am passionate about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the best reasons why I feel I\u2019d be a good fit for <\/span>[name of company]<\/b> include:<\/span><\/p>\n