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IT support cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for IT support 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 IT support jobs today
- 178
- Can be done from home
- 15%
- Median advertised pay
- $130K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the IT Support Specialist position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as an IT support, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is device management, account administration, network troubleshooting, ticketing. Two results from that work: - Resolved about 45 requests a week for 400 employees; 85% were closed the same day - Set up laptops and accounts for 120 new hires, each ready on the first morning [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 IT support cover letter
- What should an IT support cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your IT support work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Name the skills the posting names; for this work the most frequent today are Jira, SQL.
- Do IT support jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 34 open IT support 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 IT support 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.