Web Developer Cover Letter

Address your letter directly to the hiring manager, recruiter, employee, or whoever the person is that put out the job posting.

If a contact name is supplied or if it is possible to find out a name, avoid using a general greeting such as "To whom it may concern" or "Dear Sir/Madam." Use the relevant title before the person's last name — for example, "Dr. Blake" or "Mr. Lee."

In no more than three sentences, tell the person why you are writing and what position you are applying for.

Your writing should reflect the exact job title and you should briefly highlight key job advertisement requirements that you meet, for example, evaluating code and analyzing technical requirements.

Use one sentence to clearly state that you feel you are a great candidate for the web developer position.

Refer back to the job advertisement and directly address the stated requirements. Write a few sentences on your qualifications and training as a web developer and where you studied.

Web developers are typically expected to have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

Indicate how many years you've worked as a web developer and where you worked. Keep this to a single sentence as you will be discussing your exact duties and work experience further on.

Start by matching prominently featured duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job ad with core skills and competencies from your resume. For example, if the job ad requires knowledge of a specific programming language such as JavaScript, mention the extent of your proficiency in that language.

Offer some insight into other relevant skills to give the hiring manager or recruiter a better idea of your abilities. Mention things like your experience in application development and testing, responsive design, and more.

In a few sentences, talk about your most recent role. Revisit the job description to ensure that you align your responsibilities with the key competencies they require.

This might include successfully developing a web application that optimized user experience, designing custom features as per client requirements, etc.

Discuss your biggest accomplishments in your previous job, for example, developing database architecture and server scripting, optimizing user interfaces, and more.

If possible, include metrics to emphasize the impact of your achievements on the projects assigned to you, for example, leading a team that designed an e-commerce website that increased the company’s sales by 37 percent. The more specific you are, the better.

Do a bit of research and mention two or three specific things that show your enthusiasm and admiration for the company, for example, their reputation, notable milestones, and company culture.

Reinforce that you would be a perfect fit for the job by mentioning desirable character traits, such as being a detail-oriented problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills. Let them know that you are eager and excited to join their team.

Discuss why being a web developer at their organization appeals to you. Typically, this would include mention of their area of specialization and how you envisage adding value to their products or services.

Refer the reader to your attached resume and any additional documents that may have been requested. Invite them to have a look at your website or portfolio that showcases a range of your web development projects.

Encourage them to contact you via phone or email should they need additional information and let them know that you look forward to hearing from them.

Offer your thanks for their time and consideration. End your letter by adding "sincerely" or an acceptable synonym and sign off with your full name.