A strong cover letter ending has three short parts:

  1. Reaffirm interest in the role (one sentence).
  2. Restate one specific reason you're the right fit (one sentence).
  3. Ask for the next step (one sentence).

Then sign off. That's it.

The template

[Reaffirm interest.] [Specific reason.] [Ask.]

Best regards, [Your Name] [Phone] | [Email] | [LinkedIn URL]

Example

I'd love the chance to bring this experience to [Company] — particularly to the work your team is doing on [specific product or initiative]. Given my five years scaling similar systems at [previous company], I'm confident I could contribute on day one. I'd welcome a call to discuss how I'd approach the role.

Best regards, Maya Chen (555) 123-4567 | maya@example.com | linkedin.com/in/maya-chen

That's three sentences in the close. Done.

What makes a strong close

  • Specific, not generic. Reference a particular project or area. "Your team's work on the pricing engine" beats "your innovative product."
  • Confident, not pushy. "Confident I could contribute on day one" beats "I really hope you'll consider me."
  • Clear ask. "I'd welcome a call" beats "Thank you for your consideration."
  • Brief. Three sentences max. Padding the close is the most common cover letter mistake.

What kills a close

  • "Thank you for your consideration!" as the only closing line. Generic.
  • "I look forward to hearing from you." Filler.
  • "Please don't hesitate to contact me at..." Of course they won't hesitate.
  • A re-summary of your entire cover letter. They just read it.
  • Repeated "passion" language. Hiring managers tune it out.

Sign-offs that work

  • Best regards — modern, professional. Most common.
  • Sincerely — traditional, fine.
  • Thanks — informal, fine for casual companies.
  • Best — fine, slightly more casual.

Avoid:

  • "Cheers" (too casual unless the company's vibe matches)
  • "Yours truly" (dated)
  • "Warmly" (overly intimate)

After your name

Include:

  • Phone number
  • Email
  • LinkedIn URL

Skip your address — irrelevant for application purposes and a privacy concern.

When the close calls back to the opener

Strongest cover letters often have a callback structure: the close echoes a phrase from the opener. Subtle but effective.

Opener: "I've watched [Company]'s work on [X] for two years." Close: "I'd love to bring my experience scaling [related Y] to that work."

You don't have to do this — but it makes a tight letter tighter.

The bigger pattern

Cover letters matter less than they used to. Many roles don't require them, and recruiters skim heavily. The energy is better spent on tailoring resume bullets and applying to more roles.

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