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Recruiter cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for recruiter 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 recruiter jobs today
- 955
- Can be done from home
- 17%
- Median advertised pay
- $155K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Recruiter position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a recruiter, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, applicant tracking systems. Two results from that work: - Hired 42 people in a year with a median time to hire of 34 days - Raised the offer acceptance rate from 68% to 85% by naming the pay range in the first call [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 a recruiter cover letter
- What should a recruiter cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your recruiter work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
- Do recruiter jobs ask for a cover letter?
- Only 1 of the 203 open recruiter 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 a recruiter 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.