There are three different types of cover letters including application letters, letters of interest, and networking letters. The cover letter you use will be determined by whether you are applying directly for a job or seeking job search help.
General Types of Cover Letters
- Application Letter. An application letter is written to apply for a specific job opening. (sample cover letters)
- Referral Cover Letter. A referral cover letter mentions the name of a person who referred you to a job (sample referral cover letters)
- Letter of Interest. A letter of interest, also known as a prospecting letter, inquires about possible job openings at a company. (sample letters of interest)
- Networking Letter. Networking letters request job search advice and assistance. (sample networking letters)
More specifically, your cover letters should be targeted to the jobs you are applying for and you should choose a different type of cover letter if you are requesting a meeting, applying for more than one job, or sending a cover letter to a company that has not advertised job openings.
Here are examples of the different types of cover letters you'll need to use, depending on how you are applying for a job.
Different Types of Cover Letters Examples
- Job Application Letter
- Sample Letter of Application
- Customized Cover Letter Example
- Sample Targeted Cover Letter
- Sample Targeted Cover Letter
- Targeted Cover Letter Example
- Cold Contact Cover Letter
- Sample Cover Letter Requesting a Meeting
- Cover Letter Applying for More Than One Job
- Letter of Interest / Prospecting Letter Example
- Letter of Interest Example
- Cover Letter for a Job Promotion Example
- Cover Letter Example for Unadvertised Openings
- Networking Letters
Cover Letter Articles and Advice
- Top 10 Cover Letter Writing Tips
- What to Include in a Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Writing Guide
- Email Cover Letters
- Targeted Cover Letters
- Sample Cover Letters
- Cover Letter Salutations
- Cover Letter Closings
