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Cover Letter Template
A structured cover letter template with examples for international job applications in Europe.
Your Contact Information
- ✓ Full Name
- ✓ Phone | Email | LinkedIn URL
- ✓ City, Country
Date and Recipient
- ✓ Date — e.g., '15 July 2026'
- ✓ Hiring Manager Name (if known) or 'Hiring Team'
- ✓ Company Name
- ✓ Company Address (if known)
Subject Line
- ✓ Example: 'Application for Senior DevOps Engineer — [Your Name]'
- ✓ Include the role title exactly as listed in the job posting
Opening Paragraph — Hook
- ✓ Introduce yourself, the role you are applying for, and why you are excited about this company
- ✓ Example: 'I am writing to apply for the Senior DevOps Engineer position at [Company], as advertised on LinkedIn. With over 7 years of experience designing cloud infrastructure and leading platform engineering teams, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to [Company]'s mission of [specific mission or project].'
- ✓ Show that you researched the company — mention a product, announcement or value that resonated with you
Body Paragraph 1 — Experience Match
- ✓ Connect your most relevant experience to the role requirements
- ✓ Example: 'In my current role at [Current Company], I lead a team of 5 engineers managing a multi-region AWS infrastructure serving 500K+ daily active users. I reduced cloud spend by 28% through reserved instance optimization and improved deployment frequency from weekly to daily through CI/CD automation. This experience maps directly to your need for someone who can scale [Company]'s platform while optimizing costs.'
- ✓ Reference 2-3 key requirements from the job description and give specific examples
Body Paragraph 2 — Cultural Fit and Motivation
- ✓ Explain why you are interested in this specific role and company, and why you are relocating
- ✓ Example: 'I am particularly drawn to [Company] because of your investment in [specific technology or initiative]. Having worked across international teams in the past, I am confident in my ability to adapt quickly and contribute from day one. I am planning to relocate to [City] by [Month] with all necessary documentation in progress, and I am fully committed to building my career in Europe.'
- ✓ Be honest about your relocation timeline — European employers appreciate transparency
Closing Paragraph — Call to Action
- ✓ Reiterate enthusiasm and propose next steps
- ✓ Example: 'I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering can support [Company]'s growth. I am available for an interview at your convenience and can provide references upon request. Thank you for considering my application.'
- ✓ Keep it professional and confident — avoid desperate or overly humble language
Signature
- ✓ Sincerely,
- ✓ [Your Name]
- ✓ [Your Phone] | [Your Email]
- ✓ LinkedIn: [URL]