Examples of Compelling Cover Letters
Let’s look at a couple of high-quality cover letters so that you can see how the energy you put into writing one pays off in an attractive, compelling final document.
(Note: The first letter, by Madeline Miller, includes some helpful notations.)
- Madeline Miller cover letter (PDF)
- Fatima Abdi cover letter (PDF)
Drop-in Cover Letter Reviews: Available to All CLA Students
Stop by CLA Career Services any weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to get your résumé reviewed! (Note: Summer and holiday hours are any weekday between 12 and 4:30 p.m.) Our peer advisors have special training in this area. We also review cover letters.
This is a free drop-in service available to all students in the College of Liberal Arts. You can just stop by—you don't need an appointment.
Bring a draft if you have one, or print it here. We'll help you develop it and improve it. If you don't have a draft, we'll help you get started!