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Electrical engineer cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for electrical engineer jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
- Open electrical engineer jobs today
- 478
- Can be done from home
- 4%
- Median advertised pay
- $165K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Electrical Engineer position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as an electrical engineer, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is circuit design, power electronics, circuit board layout, lab testing. Two results from that work: - Designed a power supply board that is 94% efficient, up from 88% - Passed electromagnetic compatibility testing at the first attempt on 3 products [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about an electrical engineer cover letter
- What should an electrical engineer cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your electrical engineer work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
- Do electrical engineer jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 51 open electrical engineer postings with a full description here mention a cover letter in their text (counted today). The application form often has a separate field for one: when it does, a short letter still helps.
- How long should an electrical engineer cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.