Career Change Cover Letter

Write a cover letter specifically designed for a career changer.

My transition:
- From: [CURRENT ROLE/INDUSTRY]
- To: [TARGET ROLE/INDUSTRY]
- Years in current field: [NUMBER]

Why I'm making this change:
[YOUR AUTHENTIC REASON]

What I've done to prepare:
- [RELEVANT COURSE, CERTIFICATION, OR TRAINING]
- [RELEVANT PROJECT, VOLUNTEER WORK, OR SIDE EXPERIENCE]
- [NETWORKING OR RESEARCH IN THE NEW FIELD]

My strongest transferable skills:
1. [SKILL 1 WITH BRIEF EXAMPLE]
2. [SKILL 2 WITH BRIEF EXAMPLE]
3. [SKILL 3 WITH BRIEF EXAMPLE]

Job posting:
[PASTE THE JOB POSTING]

Write a cover letter that:
1. Acknowledges the career change directly (don't hide it)
2. Frames it as a strength, not a liability
3. Draws specific parallels between my experience and
   their requirements
4. Shows I understand the new industry (use their language)
5. Addresses the hiring manager's likely concern: "Will
   this person actually succeed in our field?"
6. Demonstrates genuine passion for the new direction
7. Is 350-400 words, confident but not presumptuous