Below is a sample of a cover letter. The format will work for any industry.

Further reading: 8 Steps to a Perfect Cover Letter

Dear Carol Simons,

Please consider me for the position you have open for vice president of product. I have six years of experience in product marketing and my background is in engineering, which makes me uniquely qualified to excel in this job.

Some of my recent achievements include:

• Delivered three consumer gaming titles under budget while simultaneously managing ship-dates that changed three times.
• Oversaw design and development of Manic Warrior 3 which reached the top-ten sales charts in the college market.
• Managed advertising and marketing accounts for three Fortune 500 companies and increased the value of those accounts for my agency more than 45% overall.

My strengths are in team management and understanding the way creative decisions affect a company’s profit margins. I’m certain I can make a significant positive impact on [company’s] product line. Please give me a call to schedule time to talk about how I can work with you. My number is xxx-xxx-xxx or you can reach me via email at xxxx@xxxx.com.

Thank you,

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