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Saxon L Community Member

Sample Cover Letter

Hello,

 

I'm very new to freelance work and wanted to start putting myself out there for some work. I'm interested in doing voice-over/talent work. I just wanted to know if anyone could give me tips or sample cover letters for applying to voice talent jobs (at the beginner level) that would be very appreciated.

 

I don't have any work that pertains to voice over work so I can't use any as attachments or for a portfolio. I really am just a beginner to freelance work.

 

Thank you very much for your time!

 

Saxon

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Fozia's avatar
Fozia B Community Member

Hello 
I am working on upwork and my skills are amazon, ebay, shopify, copywriting, about a year but Don't have many clients any can write a cover letter for me and also tell me how can i write a best cover letter?

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Preston H Community Member

re: "I don't have many clients. Can anybody write a cover letter for me and also tell me how I can write a best cover letter?"

 

Fozia:

You would like us to write a cover letter for you?

 

It sounds like you need to read these:

Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

How to write a cover letter

Elisey's avatar
Elisey K Community Member

To Preston

Are you sure that all or most clients make a choice depending on the examples of previous works? We all have a statistic how many times profile was viewed. My experience says me that I can expect number of views about a third of the proposals. To do more great and relevant examples is a obvious think, but works only partly.

 

Preston's avatar
Preston H Community Member

re: "Are you sure that all or most clients make a choice depending on the examples of previous works?"

 

I never meant to imply that.

Different clients look at different things.

 

Some clients focus on portfolios. Some clients read cover letters. Some clients look at work history. Some clients consider many elements.

Muhammad Akber's avatar
Muhammad Akber A Community Member

Hello, I am a Video Creator and working on upwork from past many years.

 

As i have been Hiring Voice Talents for many years i would like to mention that for this specific skill i don't look for nicely written cover letters. All i need to see is a Sample Attached with proposal. Some people attached raw files and some attach a properly created audioreel which showcase the voice in many different scenarios. This gives me a clear picture of the persons skills.

 

My suggestion is to focus on your work samples and use a simple vocer letter to convince clients. A nicely writtern letter will definitely add value to your proposal though.

 

Akber Ali
Fozia's avatar
Fozia B Community Member

Hi, thanks for your email
I understand your message, For example, I have a job I want to apply to
this job. For my understanding please write a cover letter for this job.
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
Thanks

Preston's avatar
Preston H Community Member

re: " understand your message, For example, I have a job I want to apply to this job. For my understanding please write a cover letter for this job."

 

Fozia:

You have asked the Community Forum participants to write a cover letter for a job you want to apply to.

 

I can assure you that this is not how things work on Upwork.

 

You need to write your own cover letters.

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Nayem M Community Member

A very nice article. I enjoyed reading your post

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SM Amirul I Community Member

Hello,

I'm very new to freelance work and wanted to start putting myself out there for some work. I'm interested in doing grahpic design work. I just wanted to know if anyone could give me tips or sample cover letters for applying to graphic design jobs (at the beginner level) that would be very appreciated.

 

I don't have any work that pertains to graphic design work so I can't use any as attachments or for a portfolio. I really am just a beginner to freelance work.

 

Thank you very much for your time!

 

Saxon

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Bojan S Community Manager

Hi SM Amirul,

 

You can check these helpful blogs for more advice on how to write a cover letter and find some templates that might help you:

Thank you!

~ Bojan
Upwork
Md Emtiaus's avatar
Md Emtiaus A Community Member

Hi
I am new to work on this platform. Past 5 years experience in photo editing service.

Who can I first job win here?

 

**Edited for community guidelines**

Bojan's avatar
Bojan S Community Manager

Hi Md Emtiaus,

 

Please read this Help Article to find out how to Find Work and how to submit proposals for jobs that you find to suit your skills and experience. 

 

Upwork webinars and online events are a great place to find getting started tips and much more. Find out what's coming up next or watch the previous webinar recordings.

 

You can also check out these threads Getting Started on Upwork and Resource Center. There you’ll find some excellent topics and learn more about Upwork. 

 

Good luck! 

~ Bojan
Upwork
Syeda Farah's avatar
Syeda Farah B Community Member

Hello Everyone,

I want to submit a proposal for an executive cover letter Project. How can I attach samples, I mean samples should be in form of screenshots or in word doc of my previous experiences as a cover letter writer? Kindly reply. Thank you

Nikola's avatar
Nikola S Retiring Moderator

Hi Syeda,

 

In the Cover Letter field, you can send a proposal to the client and let them know how you can help them with the project. You can also share some of your skills and experience that are relevant to their project. If your proposal is accepted you will receive a message from your client and a message room will be created where you can continue negotiating with the client. If the client decides to hire you, they will be able to send you an offer as well.

 

Additionally, you may want to check this page and this thread for great tips for writing Cover Letter. 

~ Nikola
Christy's avatar
Christy D Community Member

As someone who is also pretty new to voice over work, I can tell you that prospective clients aren't going to book you without hearing your voice. I would recommend using the gear and software you have so that you are able to submit samples.   I did several samples... Narration, IVR, character... It all depends on the type of work you are applying for. If you're applying for someone's phone system, you'll submit your IVR sample. 

I hope this helps you get started in your VO journey.

 

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Adewoye O Community Member

Thanks I am looking forward for your enlightment.

Thadeus's avatar
Thadeus O Community Member

I am new here and still learning as I work.

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Md S Community Member

Hello,I am new freelancer,,,I work earning my freelancer,

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Nasmun N Community Member

I always use short cover letters. Because most of the clients do not have enough time to read a broad cover letter. They want to get 3 answers in your cover letter.

 

1. why
2. how
3. where

 

1. why did a client hire you?

 

you need to grab their attention in the first sentence. It's a very important part of the cover letter. Because, after apply a job clients can see 1-2 lines of your cover letter. So, between those two lines, you need to write something that makes the client click on your cover letter. For the social media marketing job:

start with: After visiting your FB page audience will say just Wow! Do you want this type of eye-catching post? I'm here to help you design eye-catching graphics posts with relevant content.

 

2. How you will help them?

 

Explain how you will help them and remove their pain.

like: I will create daily 2 posts for your Instagram and Facebook with UGC (user-generated content). Where people can know how is important your product in their daily lives.........


3. Where client will benefit?

 

Explain like that: When people read our content then they will want to learn more about your product and visit your website. So, you will get more traffic on your website and it can grow your sales......

So, first of all, you need to read the cover letter carefully before applying and try to understand what their need is.

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