Cover letter examples
These letters are fictional. Each one is paired with a CV example so you can see what stays on the CV and what belongs in the letter.
Customer service cover letter example
A fictional UK customer service cover letter, with a paragraph-by-paragraph reading, three opening lines and the correct sign-off.
Graduate cover letter example
A fictional UK graduate cover letter for a scheme, with a structure for showing potential without inventing experience.
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FAQ
Are these real people’s letters?
No. The names, employers and schemes are fictional. Use the structure, then write your own proof and the employer you are actually writing to.
Should a cover letter repeat my CV?
No. Keep the dates on the CV. The letter should say why this role and give one or two examples, on a single page.
How do I sign off a UK cover letter?
Yours sincerely if you greeted a named person. Yours faithfully if you had no name and wrote Dear Hiring Manager.
Free job-ready CV checklist
A one-page checklist for any role, plus a weekly jobs email. No name, and no account.