ENTRY-LEVEL COVER LETTER TEMPLATE - MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]

[Hiring Manager Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager Name],

Your recent campaign for [specific client/product] caught my attention immediately. As a recent [Your Degree] graduate from [Your University] with hands-on experience in [relevant area], I'm excited to apply for the [Specific Job Title] position at [Company Name].

During my time at [Previous Job/Internship], I [specific achievement with measurable result]. For example, when [describe situation], I [action you took] which led to [quantifiable outcome - X% increase, X new followers, X engagement rate, etc.]. This experience taught me how to [relevant skill from job description] while working under tight deadlines.

My academic background includes focused coursework in [Course 1], [Course 2], and [Course 3], where I developed expertise in [skill 1], [skill 2], and [skill 3]. For my capstone project, I [created/managed/analyzed] [what you did], resulting in [specific outcome]. I've also maintained an active presence in [relevant area - social media management, content creation, event planning] through [specific examples].

What draws me to [Company Name] is your approach to [specific aspect of their work/values]. Your recent work on [specific campaign/initiative] demonstrates the kind of creative, data-driven marketing I'm passionate about. I'm particularly impressed by [specific detail about their work].

I'm confident my experience with [relevant tools/platforms], combined with my ability to [relevant skill], would allow me to contribute immediately to your team. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can help [Company Name] achieve [specific goal]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

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CUSTOMIZATION TIPS:
- Emphasize readiness to contribute from day one
- Include specific metrics from any previous experience
- Mention tools/software you're proficient in (Adobe Creative Suite, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, etc.)
- Research their recent campaigns and reference them specifically
- Keep total length to 350-400 words