[Your Name] [Your Email] | [Your Phone Number] [Your City, State ZIP] [Date] [Hiring Manager Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State ZIP] Dear [Hiring Manager Name], [Company Name]'s [recent initiative/expansion/achievement] aligns perfectly with my [X] years of experience in [specific area of customer service]. I've specialized in [your specialty - team leadership, technical support, escalation management, etc.] and consistently delivered results that matter. At [Previous Company], I [describe your main role/responsibility]. Key achievements include: - [Achievement #1 with specific percentage or number] - [Achievement #2 with metric showing improvement] - [Achievement #3 demonstrating leadership or innovation] [Explain how you achieved one of these results in 2-3 sentences. Example: "I achieved the satisfaction score increase by implementing a new training program that focused on active listening and first-call resolution. Within six months, our team became the highest-rated department in the company."] My experience with [specific skill/system/approach mentioned in job posting] positions me to contribute immediately. [Describe a relevant technical skill, system knowledge, or unique capability in 2 sentences. Explain how it sets you apart.] I'm particularly interested in [Company Name]'s approach to [specific aspect mentioned in posting or found through research]. Your focus on [their value/goal] matches my philosophy that [your related belief or approach]. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how my track record in [specific area] can support [Company Name]'s [goal/growth/initiative]. I'm available for a conversation at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name] ===== CUSTOMIZATION NOTES ===== RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS: - Study company's recent news, blog posts, or press releases - Identify their biggest customer service challenges or initiatives - Note specific tools, metrics, or approaches they mention OPENING STRATEGY: - Connect your experience directly to their needs - Be specific about your specialty area - Set up for achievement showcase ACHIEVEMENT BULLETS: - Use numbers and percentages - Show before/after comparisons when possible - Focus on business impact, not just activities - Choose achievements that match their priorities MIDDLE SECTION: - Pick one achievement to explain in detail - Show your strategic thinking and approach - Demonstrate leadership even if you weren't a manager TECHNICAL SKILLS: - Mention specific systems from the job posting - Show how your technical knowledge adds value - Connect skills to business outcomes COMPANY ALIGNMENT: - Reference something specific from their website or materials - Show you understand their customer service philosophy - Demonstrate cultural fit FINAL CHECKS: - Total length: 350-450 words - Every claim backed by evidence - Confident tone without arrogance - Remove all brackets - Save as PDF