How to start a cover letter

Don’t waste space with “I’m writing to apply…” [The Muse Logo] [How to Start a Cover Letter: 30 Creative Opening Sentences Recruiters Will LOVE]( Wondering how to start a cover letter? Traditional cover letter wisdom might tell you to begin with something like, “Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the marketing manager position with the Thomas Company.” But we say: A cookie cutter cover letter intro feels as outdated as a Hotmail address. A cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself to a hiring manager—who you are, what you have to offer, and why you want the job—but you have an extremely limited amount of space to do it. If you really want to get noticed, you’ve got to start right off the bat with something that grabs your reader’s attention. What do we mean? Well, we won’t just tell you, we’ll show you. Keep reading to find tips on how to start a cover letter, along with 30 creative cover letter opening lines and sentence examples. [READ MORE]( Looking for a new job? Find the best fit for you. [SEARCH ALL OPEN ROLES]( [10 Interview Questions You’ll Get Asked for Management Roles]( And how to answer them. [READ MORE]( [17 Side Hustle Ideas For Extra Cash—You Can Start Today]( Some might be easier than you imagine. [READ MORE]( [How to Put in Two Weeks’ Notice: Everything You Need to Know]( Do it right and avoid burning any bridges. [READ MORE]( [Every Question You Have About Your First Paycheck—Answered]( So you can finally plan your spending (or saving). [READ MORE]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This email was sent to: {EMAIL}. ©2024 Daily Muse Inc. All rights reserved. 442 5th Ave. #1147, New York, NY 10018 [Terms of Use]( [Unsubscribe]( - [Unsubscribe Preferences](