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How to Write a Job Application Cover Letter

Writing a cover letter is essential when applying for jobs. This is the perfect way to express how your specific skills are relevant to the open position. Wow your future employer with this simple cover letter example format.

Write a First Draft

Writing a first draft makes your letter concise and professional, states The Balance Careers. Organize your thoughts by making a list of what you’re trying to convey. Make sure you prioritize certain aspects like your previous job experience and why you would be a good fit for the position. Clearly state what position you’re interested in and why. Think about why you’re applying and what caught your eye about this specific position. Your cover letter will be easier to write after your thoughts are collected and organized.

Customize Your Salutation

When writing a salutation, make sure you know who you are writing to. Is this person the owner of the company or a Human Resources administrator? If you’re not sure, research the company to find out. Addressing your cover letter to a specific person shows initiative and attention to detail. After your salutation, start your letter with a short introduction of yourself. This gives future employers insight into who you are and the purpose of your cover letter.

Write Intentionally

Your cover letter should be no more than one page, so keep your points brief. Clearly state what position you are interested in and why. Explain why you are a good fit for the company because of your past job experience. If you have no similar job experience, let the employer know why you are changing career paths. Expand on your skills and give specific examples of how that skill set helped you at your last position. Name projects you’ve worked on and show results.

Close Your Letter

End your cover letter with a brief sentence and sign off. Thank the employer for their time and express your interest towards the job again. Let them know you’ll follow up with them if you do not hear back within a week and leave your contact information. Sign off with a professional farewell and leave room for a signature if sending a hard copy.

Edit and Proofread

As you finish writing your cover letter, make sure you take time to edit and proofread your document. Make sure it’s structured in a professional format with the company’s information, the salutation and introduction, the body of the letter, a brief closing sentence and farewell. Check for spelling and grammar mistakes to ensure a formal result. Make sure all names are spelled correctly, as well.

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4 Proven Upwork Cover Letters To Save You Time And Win More Jobs

This article is about writing effective Upwork cover letters / proposals , so you can spend less time looking for clients and more time doing paid work.

Readers have gotten results like this:

“Not a week later I have now secured not one but TWO long term contracts due to these templates getting me through the door and my work being up to par! Many many thanks!”

Upwork is the largest freelance marketplace online, with thousands of jobs posted every day.

Getting started as a freelancer on Upwork can be tough, because you’re often competing with dozens of other freelancers for a single job, and many of them are well established on the platform, with lots of great ratings and reviews.

So, how can you compete?

Well, it helps to submit A LOT of proposals.

In the words of Wayne Gretzky…

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

And it follows that the more shots you do take, the more likely you are to score.

But you should also ensure that you’re submitting QUALITY proposals, proposals that will help you stand out from the crowd and give you a solid chance of winning the job.

So, QUALITY and QUANTITY.

That’s what you should be aiming for.

And that’s where the following list of Upwork sample cover letters can help. They will enable you to apply for more jobs without resorting to obvious copy-and-paste tactics.

Each sample below is derived from a real cover letter that won a real job on Upwork.

I’ve included screenshots of the original job postings and cover letters so you can see exactly what the job was and how it was won.

Below each sample you’ll find a corresponding template you can use to quickly craft your own proposal for ANY job on Upwork.

There are 4 templates in total:

The Short And Sweet

The screencast standout, the honest newbie, the quick lister.

Note that each sample you’re about to see was submitted by a member of our private Freedom Business Builder community. Two of them were responses to job invites, and two were cold pitches.

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Alright, here are the cover letter templates…

This first proposal sample comes from Justin, a freelance web designer and digital marketer.

The Job Description

The cover letter.

Justin was hired for the job at $50/hour.

The Template

Justin explains:

I typically use the same model for Upwork proposals: I ask about 3-4 relevant questions about the job in the first paragraph, and I qualify myself in the second paragraph.

So the template is as follows:

Hello [Client Name] , [If applicable: Thanks for the job invite.] It’s a pleasure to meet you. [Ask 3-4 short but relevant questions about the job here. This shows that you’ve read the description and know your stuff, and also invites the client to begin a conversation with you.] [Qualify yourself briefly here. 1-2 lines that communicate why you’d be a good fit for this job.] Best regards, [Your Name]

This next proposal sample comes from Natalia, a freelance copywriter.

Upwork Cover Letter: Natalia Job Description

See Natalia’s screencast here:

Natalia explained to me via email:

This was my very first proposal screencast. It saves time to make a screencast to review a client’s website rather than writing endlessly to explain what you mean. This proposal was an answer to an invite to apply, but he invited a few people so I wanted to stand out.

The client was impressed:

Upwork Cover Letter: Natalia Client Response

Natalia ended up getting paid $350 for this job, but that wasn’t the end of it:

I’m still working for this client, and he is constantly thinking up new jobs I can do for the campaign because he is always happy with my work.

First, a warning:

You should be selective including screencasts as part of you cover letter. They are are not always appropriate. Use them if you find yourself trying to explain something to a client in writing that would be more easily explained on screen.

The template is as follows:

Hello [Client’s Name] , [If applicable: Thank you for your invitation.] [Share a link to your screencast and briefly explain what it contains. You want to give the client a compelling reason to click the link and watch. Tell them what benefit they will get from it and note that it will only take up a few minutes of their time.] [1 paragraph explaining why the job appeals to you. Bonus points if you can share why the goals of the client resonate with you personally.] [1 paragraph sharing an example of your work, ideally closely related to the job you’re applying for.] If you want to collaborate with me let’s discuss it in more detail over the chat. Kind regards, [Your Name]

Pro Tip Use the free version of Loom to create and share screencasts effortlessly.

This next proposal sample comes from Gray, a freelance graphic designer.

Gray was hired to do the job at a 10% discount, but that was only the beginning. As he explained to me via email:

This also led to ongoing work and was for the guys who I am pricing up that $8,000 job for. Its looking like it is going to be a bit more than that btw. Its for a complete game, and Im currently going through the spec with them bit by bit.

Gray explains:

I came at it with an honest approach and said basically ‘look, I have a lot of experience, but none on upwork, help me out and Ill do it for a 10% discount. Win win.’

Hello [Client’s Name], I’d really like to work with you on this one if possible! I do have a couple of questions, but first I’d like to make you an offer and some background so you can check my work out. [Short paragraph explaining your work experience relevant to the job.] However, I am new to Upwork and looking to get a few clients that I can build upon. If you take a look at my work and feel that I could help you, I’ll do it for a 10% discount. You’ll get all the expected stuff like a great professional service and a fast turn around, at a bit less, and I get a bit more exposure. [If applicable, include a link to your portfolio website here, or invite the client to check out the work samples you’ve attached to your proposal.] [Ask 1-2 short but relevant questions about the job here. This shows that you’ve read the description and know your stuff, and also invites the client to begin a conversation with you.] If the above offer sounds like something you would be interested in, I’d love to hear from you. Regards, [Your Name]

Note that the template above doesn’t contain the word TOKYO, which was included at the top of Gray’s cover letter. Gray added that as a response to the client’s request at the bottom of the job description. Many clients use this trick to quickly determine if you’ve actually read the job description.

So… make sure you actually read the job description!

This next proposal sample comes from Susan, a freelance editor and proofreader.

Upwork Cover Letter: Susan Job Description

Susan explained to me via email:

I bid $125, and it was accepted immediately. This job took me 90 minutes to complete and 30 minutes to double check. As this was a legal document, I was careful to edit in a way that did not change the meaning of any of the sentences. This Swiss lawyer had English that was near perfect. I delivered the files within 2 hours and the client added a $40 bonus to my payment and left me 5-star feedback. $165 for 2 hours is a pretty good rate.

Hi [Client’s Name], I would be happy to work on your [document/job/whatever] immediately. [Numbered list covering the most important requirements mentioned in the job description, and how you plan to meet them. This shows that you fully understand what’s needed and have a plan for making it happen.] [1-2 paragraphs detailing your background/expertise, as relevant to the job at hand.] What you’ll receive: [Short list that paints a clear picture of what you will deliver (and by when) should the client hire you to do the job.] Send me a quick message and we can figure out if we are a good fit to work together! [Your Name]

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Confirm that this approach to proposal writing works well. I get about 50% of the answers. Thanks Niall!

Hey, Thank you so much! I read your blog post the previous night and sent a proposal according to your first 1. The short and sweet. I applied it and tomorrow morning I saw a reply from that client. Thank you so much. It is crazy. I am going to subscribe you to get more and more beneficial posts.

Hi Nail, I read this writeup and some other posts (the profile remodeling and scam flags) and I have to say, I was really pumped and I put them to work. A few days later, I got my first gig. I finished in record time and got an excellent review. It’s just that after that, I’ve got nothing else. After a lot of proposals using the techniques above, I get a few responses but nothing serious. Any advice? Thanks for the tips and the first job, tho’ and thanks in advance for any tips. David

It could be a number of things, hard to know just from what you’ve written. But ultimately pitching for jobs on Upwork is a numbers game. You have to keep pitching as much as you can and perhaps even lower your rate to get the first few jobs and reviews. Once you have more reviews it becomes easier to get jobs.

Thanks a lot Niall Doherty,

Your Cover letters really helped me to win more jobs on Upwork.

Thank you again!

Thanks for the helpful tips. I’ve already had some successful contracts on upWork, and do use some of the ideas (such as addressing by name.) I’d like to increase my percentage of contracts won, and hope to do so by following some of your other tips. I’ll report back next week, after I’ve tried a few. Cheers!

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Hi Sir Niall, Good day! I just sent my proposal today and hopefully, I’ll get a response soon. Here’s the link to my cover letter and the job posted. https://imgur.com/a/YOwNZdJ Thank you, Joshie

i won my first client in just 5 minutes thanks a lot

I cannot thank you enough for sharing this information! I used a mix of a The Honest Newbie & The Quick Lister for my very first proposal on UpWork. I got a contract back later that day!

Glad to hear that, Sam. Well done!

Hi Niall, I have been trying to freelance on Upwork for the last few months, but am getting little interest from potential clients. I am an architectural designer with 13 years experience, but have no college degree. I write cover letters offering to help with the problem the clients listed about design or construction, list the services I can give them, attach samples of my previous work, and tell that I am ready to start if they are interested. So far nobody is. It is discouraging to keep submitting offers for work that are ignored, when I try to be friendly, professional, and interested. What am I doing wrong do you think?

It’s hard to know what the issue is based only on what you’ve shared here. But first thing I’d say is that if you’ve submitted less than 20 proposals, you should keep trying. You can keep tweaking and experimenting with your proposals, but ultimately Upwork is a numbers game. Even the best freelancers on there probably win no more than 30% of the jobs they pitch for. And starting out it’s probably more like 5-10%.

Secondly, it might be worth lowering your rate for a while, if you haven’t already. Do that in combination with the Honest Newbie template above and see how you get on.

Thank you Nial.

I combined your two templates No.4 + No. 3 in order to write my proposal yesterday. And I got the first job out of 5 proposals.

I really appreciated it!!!.

Great job, Olivia!

Woow! Niall, this is an amazing content and excellent guides to upwork. Thank you and keep it up.

Thanks, Nicholas 🙂

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I was able to get my first job within my first round of sending out only 6 proposals because of these templates! As a student this was such a great feeling.

That’s great, Christine! Well done 🙂

Update, not a week later I have now secured not one but TWO long term contracts due to these templates getting me through the door and my work being up to par! Many many thanks!

You’re crushing it 🙂 Thanks for reporting back!

Hi Niall.. As i am new to upwork.com. I am so.much disturb due to not getting a perfect contract here on upwork. i quit my job as a teacher. But when i started sending proposals here it didn’t worked out. Will these templates of yours help me out in getting the desired job

You’ll do better with these templates than without them, Hussain. Give them a try!

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Hi Niall Doherty. My name is Jay and Thank you for sharing your great experience Knowledge here. I has just start on upwork. and this will be big help for me. If i says honestly then i was completely tired because there is no activity acting on my profile. i have tried many things to get clients but i just got only one client in a month which is not good. and was looking for guidance and it’s my pleasure that i meet you here on your home(website). I have just read your most of articles and i would like to follow your steps. I am very exciting to leave a screenshot of my next success here on your site by following your words. do you like to give me any suggestions!! great regards, Jay R.

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So, Susan, in her linked interview, mentions a specific course she took with you, Niall (or perhaps it’s one you made?). She mentions that this course was what she believed helped her in her 30-day experiment with Upwork. I’ve clicked around and can find nothing but the Facebook group. What is the course she’s referring to, and are you still offering it?

Yes, I had a course (originally called “3 Months -> $1k” … later rebranded as “Freedom Business Builder”) that was available for almost 3 years but I closed it at the end of November 2018. The Facebook group for the course is still active and our Patreon supporters get access to it.

Are you looking to do similar work to Susan?

Thanks for replying, Niall! Yes I am looking to do the same line of work. I’ve landed a few jobs and would love some tips about how to really take off on Upwork.

Congrats on landing a few jobs already 🙂

The best resource I’ve come across for succeeding on Upwork is https://freelancetowin.com/ . Go through the free info on that site and you’ll be ahead of the pack.

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What Do You Mean by Cover Letter in UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:43 pm

When you are applying for a job on UpWork, the first thing potential employers will see is your cover letter. In order to make a good first impression, it is important to take the time to craft a well-written, professional cover letter.

A cover letter is essentially a brief introduction of yourself and your qualifications. It is an opportunity to sell yourself to the employer and explain why you are the best candidate for the job. In addition to highlighting your skills and experience, a cover letter is also a chance to show off your writing ability and demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively.

While there is no one right way to write a cover letter, there are some things you should avoid. First, do not simply repeat the information that is already included in your resume. A cover letter should supplement your resume, not duplicate it.

Second, do not use flowery or overly-formal language. Be concise and to the point. And finally, do not make any promises that you cannot keep.

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11 Upwork Cover Letter Samples and Examples from a $600k Freelancer

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Look, I realize there are a lot of blog posts featuring sample Upwork cover letters out there on the interwebs.

But how many of those bloggers can really put their money where their mouth is?

Well today reader, you’re in luck.

Because you’ve just stumbled upon a blog post with example Upwork cover letters written by someone who has earned over $600,000 on the Upwork platform.

And in this article, I am not only going to offer a variety of sample cover letters but also a few tips and tricks on how to write your own.

Industries and roles included in this article are as follows:

Don’t see your niche on the list? No worries, that’s why I’ve included a general “generic” example at the end that – hopefully – you can customize to fit your particular skill set.

You can also learn more about how to construct your own cover letter in my other article: “Upwork proposals: 11 tips from a $600k freelancer” .

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What does “cover letter” mean on Upwork?

An Upwork proposal is comprised of three parts:

The terms section is where you will indicate an hourly rate or bid for the project. The attachments section is normally used for related work samples. And the Upwork cover letter is where you, the freelancer, will write a personal letter to the potential client letting them know why you are the right person for the job.

What should an Upwork cover letter say?

Every Upwork cover letter you send should include:

* I’ve also played the role of client on the Upwork platform. And I can tell you, from personal experience, that most freelancers are just sending generic proposals and not actually reading the job post. This is why, referencing specific details about the job and customizing your prorposals and cover letters will likely make you an instant stand out. ** Linking to any external website that contains an non-Upwork method of contact in your cover letter is against Upwork’s terms of service. That includes contact forms. So if you go this route, either create a landing page without an alternate method of contact or simply link to your own Upwork profile. This may sound like a redundant step to some, but I can assure you, as a client, I find the client side interface to be confusing. I often have a hard time navigating to the applicant’s Upwork profile, and love it when freelancers save me the trouble by just including a direct link.

Also, consider installing Grammarly . It’s completely free and catches all sorts of typos and grammar mistakes. It’s been a game changer for my proposals and my blogs.

For details on how to accomplish the above tasks, check out my other article: “Upwork proposals: 11 tips from a $600k freelancer” .

Upwork cover letters samples and examples

Before we get to the samples, I want to offer a few general clarifications and disclaimers.

For context, graphic design is my primary niche on Upwork. But I am also a skilled WordPress designer , content writer and SEO expert .

All of the other examples I am providing are either industries in which I have some experience on either the freelance or client side. So I feel confident enough to tell you what I believe would attract a prospective client. (But I am also eager to hear your thoughts on these samples in the comments below.)

Also, take note that I am using brackets as placeholders in the following examples. So be sure to fill in the blanks on your own.

Speaking of which, even though you could easily copy and paste these examples and use them (mostly) as is, I encourage you to treat them more like an outline .

It’s likely that this article is going to get a lot of traffic. We don’t want every freelancer on Upwork to start using the same proposal. So I encourage you to customize these heavily to make them unique .

Finally, notice that almost all of these proposals have a few things in common. Obviously, they each include the seven previously mentioned key selling points. But they are also written in a personal, semi-casual style. I have intentionally left out phrases like “dear sir or madam”, “dear hiring manager” and “best regards”.

I’ve also intentionally left out mentions of higher education like diplomas and college degrees.

In my experience, clients care less about formalities and higher education and more about results.

Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at some sample cover letters for a variety of niches.

1. Upwork cover letter sample for graphic designers

Hi [Name]! I am a perfect fit for this project. I would love to help you out with your [new style guide, logo, banners and related graphics]. And I can start [right away]. As you can see from the attached portfolio examples, I even have experience [in this specific industry]. I regularly work with [nationally recognized clientele including the Client Name, Client Name and Client Name]. I am an [expert] graphic designer with [20 years] of professional experience in the field and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Also, I am extremely proficient with [Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator] and will be happy to [turn over source files at the end of the project]. I pride myself on offering [rapid turnarounds] and [quaity products] to my clients. And I would like to do the same for you. I am attaching a few portfolio pieces to this proposal. You can view additional work samples on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. [Your Name]

2. Upwork cover letter sample for webmaster/web developer

Hi [Name]! Your project sounds right up my alley. I can easily create a [new website] for you and your company that [is in line with your brand guide and optimized for SEO]. And, I can start [right away]. As you can see from the attached portfolio examples, I even have experience [working with clients in similar industries to your own]. And I am highly proficient with [WordPress and Shopify]. On my last project, I was even able to [grow my client’s SEO traffic by 30%], and would love to do the same for you. I am an [expert] web developer and designer with [20 years] of professional experience in the field and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. I am attaching a few portfolio pieces to this proposal. You can view additional work samples on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

3. Upwork cover letter sample for WordPress developers and designers

Hi [Name]! This project sounds like the perfect fit for me. I’d love to create a [new website] for you and your company. And, I can start [right away]. I have an intimate understanding of the WordPress platform. And I comprehend the importance of [responsive design, SEO optimized content and usability]. On my last project, I was even able to [grow my client’s SEO traffic by 30%], and would love to do the same for you. As you can see from the attached portfolio examples, I even have experience [working with clients in similar industries to your own]. I am an [expert] web developer and designer with [10 years] of professional experience in the field and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. I am attaching a few portfolio pieces to this proposal. You can view additional work samples on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

4. Upwork cover letter sample for a video editor

Hi [Name]! I was drawn to this job description – this project sounds like an ideal fit for me. I’d love to help you create [a few banger videos] for your [YouTube channel]. And, I can start [right away]. I have an intimate understanding of not only but also the [YouTube platform]. And I fully comprehend the importance of [channel growth, CTRs and duration time]. In fact, my recent video for [Client Name] just passed the [1M views mark on YouTube and brought in more than 10,000 new subscribers]. I would love to produce similar results for you. I have over [10 years] of professional experience in this field and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. I am attaching a few of my work examples to this proposal. You can view additional work samples on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

5. Upwork cover letter sample for a social media marketer

Hi [Name]! This project sounds like an ideal fit for me. I’d love to help you [grow your Instagram following by implementing creative strategies and creating engaging posts]. And, I can start [right away]. My strategies have helped my clients [improve their engagement rates by an average of 50% over a 3 month period] and [more than double their follower counts]. I would love to produce similar results for you. A few of the accounts that I manage can be viewed here: [@handlename, @handlename @handlename]. I have over [10 years] of professional experience in [the SMM field] and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. I am attaching a few screenshots of accounts that I currently manage, as well as screenshots of their analytics to this proposal. You can learn more about me and my services on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

6. Upwork cover letter sample for a content writer

Hi [Name]! I am a perfect fit for this project. I’d love to [write SEO-optimized content and articles] for [your blog]. And, I can start [right away]. I even have experience in your niche. I love writing content about [the travel industry] and [I visit Disney World often]. Plus, unlike most other content writers, I am [highly skilled in search engine optimization (SEO)] and [know how to make articles rank on Google]. I also have experience with [SEMRush and AHrefs – two of the industries leading SEO platforms] and familiarity with [AP style]. I have over [5 years] of professional experience [as a content writer and blogger] and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Be sure to check out some of my related work examples in the attachments below. You can learn more about me and my services on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

7. Upwork cover letter sample for an SEO professional

Hi [Name]! I am a perfect fit for this project. I know how to [make web pages rank on Google, Yahoo and Bing through keyword research and content optimization]. And, I can start [right away]. In fact, three of the largest sites that I manage have grown to attract more than [50M pageviews per month] due to the strategies that I implemented. And I would love to apply these proven strategies to your site as well. I am highly proficient with [SEMRush and AHrefs – two of the industry’s leading SEM and SEO platforms] and have over [10 years] of professional experience in this industry. I am also [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Be sure to check out the attached screenshots from my clients’ [Google Search Console Analytics so you can see the rapid growth for yourself]. You can learn more about me and my services on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

8. Upwork cover letter sample for data entry

Hi [Name]! I am a perfect fit for this [data entry project]! And, I can start [right away]. I [have an average typing speed of 80 WPM (words per minute)] and am highly proficient with a variety of word processing programs including [MS Office, Word, Excel and Google Docs]. I’m not only [tech savvy], but I’m also a quick learner and can [easily adapt to any proprietary systems and software your company may use]. I am also [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Be sure to check out [some of the glowing testimonials and reviews on recently completed successful projects] on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

9. Upwork cover letter sample for a virtual assistant (admin support)

Hi [Name]! This position sounds like a perfect fit for me! I can even start [right away]. I would be happy to assist with your [lead generation, data mining, web research and data extraction needs]. In fact, I already perform similar services for my other clientele. I will attach [a few case studies] to this proposal. I can also [type up to 100 words per minute] and am [proficient with a number of systems and software including Excel and Microsoft Word]. I’m not only [tech savvy], but I’m also a quick learner and can [easily adapt to any proprietary software your company may use]. Plus, I’m also [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Be sure to check out [additional information about my work history and service offerings] on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

10. Upwork cover letter sample for a Bookkeeper

Hi [Name]! I’d love to help you out with your company’s [taxes, bookkeeping and filings]. [I am familiar with Texas tax laws]. And I can start [right away]. I regularly work with companies of all shapes and sizes from [single member LLCs and sole proprieters who keep their books on a Google Spreadsheet] to [large corporations with multiple Quickbooks accounts]. I am also [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. Be sure to check out [additional information about my work history and service offerings] on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and your company. Excited to work with you! [Your Name]

11. A generic Upwork cover letter sample for any industry

Hi [Name]! I am a perfect fit for this project. I would love to help you out with [the deliverables you’ve mentioned in the job description]. As you can see from the attached portfolio examples, I even have experience [in this specific industry]. I am an [expert freelancer] with [10 years] of professional experience in my field and am [Expert Vetted] here on Upwork – a designation reserved for the [top 1%] of professionals on this platform. I pride myself on offering [rapid turnarounds] and [quality products] to my clients. And I would like to do the same for you. Be sure to check out the [related work samples] I’ve attached to this proposal. You can view additional samples on my Upwork profile at [link to your profile]. Shoot me a quick message here on Upwork today and we can chat a bit more about yourself and the project. [Your Name]

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