How to Write a Cover Letter for Your First Job

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Laptop and writing materials laid out for drafting a first-job cover letter

Quick answer: When you have little paid work experience, connect school projects, volunteering, caregiving, and extracurricular responsibilities to the job’s stated needs.

Laptop and writing materials laid out for drafting a first-job cover letter

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How to apply it: Open with the exact role and why it interests you. Follow with one concrete example of reliability, commu

Open with the exact role and why it interests you. Follow with one concrete example of reliability, communication, or problem-solving. Close by expressing interest in an interview.

A useful detail

A strong example is more persuasive than a long list of adjectives. If you organized a school fundraiser, describe what you coordinated and the result.

FAQ

Should I mention I have no experience?

You can acknowledge that you’re entering the workforce, but lead with transferable skills and evidence rather than apologizing.

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