Cover Letter for Career Change
You are transitioning to a new industry or career path and need to explain your motivation while highlighting transferable skills. This cover letter bridges your previous experience with your new career direction.
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- Replace each placeholder with your real details.
- Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
- Read once for tone, then send.
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