To FIRST LAST, 

[Address]

22 November 2024

 

Dear [Mr / Mrs / Ms] LAST,

[Title] [Referrer], [Position of Referrer], recommended that I get in touch with you. He thought that you, as an excellent [description of the connection – alumni, mentor etc.], would be able to assist me with career decisions. Please find the enclosed my resume for your kind consideration.

I started my career with [first job description] and have worked in [description of various fields]. I am experienced in [experience of jobs], and have learnt invaluable skills such as [communication, teamwork etc.]. I enjoyed my roles and working as part of a team. However, I have always been interested in [field] all my life and am keen to launch a career in this direction.

As you can see from my resume, I graduated from [School] with a degree in [degree] majoring in [major], a program that I thoroughly enjoyed [and did well in]. You will see that I have been acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to [field - please include all relevant interests and experience]. [I have also won an award for [describe any special achievements].]

I am fluent in [languages] and I have a good command of spoken [language]. [I also speak a little [language].]  

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