Career-change Cover Letter Template

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]
[LinkedIn Profile URL]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

I am writing to express my strong interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. While my background is in [current/previous industry], I am excited to transition into [new industry/field] and believe my transferable skills in [key skill areas] make me a strong candidate for this role.

Throughout my [X] years in [previous industry], I have developed valuable skills that translate directly to [new field]:

• [Transferable Skill 1]: [Example from previous role - e.g., "Project management experience overseeing cross-functional teams and $500K+ budgets"]
• [Transferable Skill 2]: [Example - e.g., "Strong analytical skills using data to drive decision-making and improve processes"]
• [Transferable Skill 3]: [Example - e.g., "Client relationship management with proven track record of retention and satisfaction"]

What draws me to [new industry/field] is [specific reason - passion, alignment with values, new challenges]. To prepare for this transition, I have:

• [Relevant action 1 - e.g., "Completed a Certificate IV in [relevant qualification]"]
• [Relevant action 2 - e.g., "Volunteered with [organisation] to gain hands-on experience in [area]"]
• [Relevant action 3 - e.g., "Undertaken professional development courses in [specific skills]"]

I am particularly impressed by [Company Name]'s work on [specific company initiative or project], and I am confident that my fresh perspective combined with my proven abilities in [key strengths] would enable me to make meaningful contributions to your team.

While I am changing industries, my commitment to professional excellence, ability to learn quickly, and track record of [specific achievement] demonstrate that I will be a valuable addition to [Company Name].

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my unique background and transferable skills can benefit your organisation. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]