Cover Letter Transition to New Career Template

COVER LETTER TRANSITION TO NEW CAREER

[Name of Applicant]
[Applicant postal box address]
[City], [State], [Zip Code]

[Date]

[Name of Recipient]
[Title or Position]
[Name of Company]
[Company street address]
[City], [State], [Zip Code]

Dear Mr. /Ms. /Mrs. [Last name of recipient],

The purpose of this letter is to inquire for the [state job position] and to convey my interest in applying for it. After a colleague of mine has presented such career opportunity in said field, I believe that my experience and qualifications will make me a competitive candidate for the said position.

I have been working as [state recent job position] at [state name of company] for ____ years, and I am now looking for an opportunity to transition my career as [state job position applying for] at a company such as yours. In fact, I believe that the experiences I gained as [state recent job position] have prepared me enough to take on the duties and responsibilities of the position I am applying for. Moreover, it has instilled in me [enumerate the skills related to the position you are applying for] which I think would be beneficial to your company.

To further orient you with my qualifications and professional background, I have enclosed my curriculum vitae and other documents evidencing my credentials and if you have questions or other clarifications, please do not hesitate to call me at [Provide contact number] or email me at [provide email contact] and I will address it accordingly.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you soon regarding my application.

Respectfully yours,

[Signature]
[Name of Applicant]

Enclosures: [Curriculum Vitae]