Below is a full entry-level cover letter example, three opening paragraph examples, a fill-in template, and a short list of what to include. It fits new graduates and anyone applying for an entry-level role with little or no experience in the field.
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Entry-level cover letter example
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Example cover letter: Entry-Level Marketing Coordinator
Dear Mr. Grant,
I am a May 2026 marketing graduate from State University, and I am applying for the Marketing Coordinator role at Harbor Health. Your patient newsletter is one of the clearest I have read, and I would like to help write the next one.
Last summer I interned at a regional ad agency, where I drafted social posts for three clients and wrote the weekly results summary for the account leads. For my capstone, I built a rebrand plan for a local bakery and presented it to the owner, who used the new menu copy that fall.
Your posting asks for strong writing, comfort with reporting, and attention to detail. I write on deadline, pull reports from Google Analytics and Sheets, and proofread everything twice.
Thank you for your time. I would welcome the chance to talk about your team's plans for the coming year.
Sincerely,
Priya Nair
Entry-level cover letter opening examples
Your first paragraph should name the role and give one specific reason you fit. Here are three ways to open.
Opening with no experience in the field
I am applying for your Entry-Level Data Analyst role. Over the past year I have built three SQL and Tableau projects on public data, including a dashboard of city bike share trips.
Opening as a new graduate
I graduate in May with a degree in accounting, and I am applying for your Staff Accountant position. During tax season I interned at a small CPA firm, preparing individual returns under review.
Opening with willingness to learn
I am applying for the Customer Support Associate role at your company. I have spent two years helping customers at a busy retail store, and I am ready to learn your product and tools quickly.
Entry-level cover letter template
Copy this outline, then replace each bracket with your own details.
Entry-level cover letter template
Dear [Hiring manager name],
I am applying for the [job title] role at [company]. [One sentence on your degree, training, or background, and why this company interests you.]
In [internship, project, class, or job], I [what you did], which [result or what you learned]. [One more short example that matches the posting.]
Your posting asks for [skill 1] and [skill 2]. [One sentence on how you have used each.]
Thank you for your time. I would welcome the chance to talk about the role.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
What to include in an entry-level cover letter
- The job title and company name
- Your degree, training, or background in one line
- One or two examples from internships, projects, classes, or jobs
- Two skills from the posting and how you have used them
- Why this company interests you
Skills and keywords to mirror from the job post
- The job title exactly as written
- Tools named in the posting that you have used
- Words like detail oriented, organized, and eager to learn
- The team or department name
How to tailor this entry-level cover letter example
- Keep it to 3 or 4 short paragraphs on one page.
- Do not open by saying you lack experience. Lead with what you have done.
- For field-specific wording, see the data analyst and project manager cover letter examples on this site.
- Send it with a resume you have checked in the free ATS checker on this site. The check uses no credit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an entry-level cover letter with no experience?
Name the role, give your degree or background in one line, then use internships, projects, classes, volunteering, or part-time jobs as proof of two skills from the posting. Lead with what you have done, not what you lack.
How long should an entry-level cover letter be?
One page, about 3 or 4 short paragraphs. Keep each paragraph to a few sentences so it is easy to read.
What should I say in an entry-level cover letter?
Say which job you want, why the company interests you, one or two examples that match the posting, and that you would welcome a conversation.
Is it okay to say I am willing to learn?
Yes, but show it rather than only saying it. Mention a tool or skill you taught yourself, or a course you finished, and connect it to the job.
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