When to use this letter
- You'd like to work at a company that has no matching role posted
- You're relocating and contacting employers in a new city
- A contact suggested you introduce yourself to a team lead
Letter of interest template
For a PDF attached to an email or a message to a team lead.
The letter
[Your Name]
[City, State] · [Email] · [Phone] · [LinkedIn URL]
[Month Day, Year]
[Hiring Manager's Name][Company Name][City, State]
Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],
I'm writing to ask about [type of role, e.g. operations or supply chain] opportunities at [Company Name]. I've followed [specific thing about the company, e.g. your expansion into same-day delivery in the Southeast], and I'd like to help with what comes next.
I'm a [your role] with [number] years in [industry]. At [Company], I [strongest result, e.g. raised order accuracy to 99.6% across three shifts while volume doubled], and I [second result or skill].
Teams growing like yours usually need [problem you solve, e.g. people who can keep accuracy up while adding sites]. I'd bring [two strengths]. If a role like [example title] opens, or if there's a need you haven't posted yet, I'd like to be considered.
Would you be open to a 15-minute call in the next few weeks? I've attached my resume, and I'm happy to work around your schedule. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
What each paragraph does
- Says why you're writing to this company, specifically.
- Introduces you with your role, years and one result.
- Names the kind of role or problem you could help with.
- Asks for a short conversation, not a job.
Short email version
For LinkedIn or a cold email to a team lead.
The email
Subject: [Your Role] interested in [Company Name] – [Your Name]
Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],
I'm a [role] with [number] years in [industry], and I've followed [specific company news]. At [Company], I [one strong result].
If you're growing the [team], I'd love a 15-minute conversation about where I could help. My resume is attached.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Tips
- Send it to a person: the team lead or department head, not a general inbox.
- Make it about their needs. Mention something specific the company is doing.
- Keep it short, under 200 words for the email version.
- Ask for a conversation, not a job. It's an easier yes.
- Follow up once after a week or two, politely. Then let it go.
More cover letter help
For the full four-paragraph structure, formatting and sending rules, see the cover letter template guide. For a finished letter in your field, browse cover letter examples by job. Your resume does the heavy lifting, so check it with the free ATS check before you send both.