Sample
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the Product Manager role. For 4 years I have worked with engineering and design teams to ship features that solved real user problems and moved clear metrics.
In my current role I led the launch of a referral feature that became a top source of new sign-ups. I would bring the same care to your team, along with strengths in Product strategy, Roadmapping and User research.
Thank you for your time. I would be glad to talk about how I can help. I can join within 30 days.
Yours sincerely,
Sample Candidate
What to highlight
- Scope: team, budget, products
- Outcomes and metrics
- Decisions you made
Who you may be writing to
- Corporates
- Consulting firms
- Start-ups
- IT companies
- Manufacturing
Tips
- Name the exact role and where you saw it.
- Pick 2 results that match the job post and give numbers.
- Do not repeat your whole resume.
- Keep the tone polite and simple.
Recruiters often read the letter only after an ATS (applicant tracking system, the software many employers use to store, search and filter resumes) has shortlisted your resume, so use the job post’s key skills in both.
Resume examples for this field
Frequently asked questions
How do I start a business & management cover letter?
Name the role and give one line on why you fit, as in the sample above.
Should I mention salary?
Only if the job post asks. Otherwise discuss it later in the process.
How do I end the letter?
Thank them, say you would like to talk, and mention your notice period if relevant.