How do I write a cover letter if I am looking to make a career change?

Question

I am looking to make a career change which means I don't have a great deal of experience in an office setting. I know I am capeable of these jobs but how do I sell myself to employers in my cover letter?

Answer 1

Provide a brief explanation of the reason you're changing fields. Explain how your experience and skills from another field will translate to your desired position.

Say you're coming from fast food: accustomed to a fast-paced environment, good customer service skills, dependable, team player. Whatever might be appropriate.

Just think about the skills you've used in previous jobs and tell the potential employer how those skills will benefit them.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I would say that you need to catch the eye of the reader. First you will need to figure out what are the best qualities that a person in the position would have. If you have them ask the employer what their company would look like with a ....
...hard worker
...dependable person
...person that is good with numbers

you get my drift. That should get them reading and looking at your resume and possibly give you a call. It kind of points out that you might be the right person even though you don't have the experience. It's a way to start it and it might catch a few eyes.