Web Developer cover letter example

Hiring managers skim a web developer cover letter for one thing: proof you can do this job, in their words. Below is a short letter that does exactly that. Replace the bracketed parts and the results with yours.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm applying for the Web Developer role at [Company]. My background in one line: front-end focused web developer with 4 years building fast, accessible sites in React and TypeScript.

Two results from my last roles that match what you're asking for:
- Raised Lighthouse performance from 54 to 94 on the main store, lifting mobile conversion by 12%.
- Shipped 20+ client sites in React and TypeScript on schedule.

I also brought the product to WCAG 2.1 AA, fixing 150+ accessibility issues. Day to day I work with JavaScript, TypeScript, React and HTML/CSS, which your posting lists among the core requirements.

I'd welcome a short call to walk through how I'd approach [a priority from the job ad] in the first 90 days.

Best regards,
Sam Rivera

Why this letter works

It is short. Under 200 words: it gets read to the end.
Results, not duties. Both proof points carry a number a recruiter can repeat to the team.
It mirrors the posting. JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS are the words web developer ads use; swap in the exact terms from yours.
It asks for a next step tied to their priorities, not a generic "hope to hear from you".

Mistakes that get web developer cover letters skipped

Repeating the resume line by line instead of picking the two results that fit this job.
"I am a hard-working team player": claims without evidence are ignored.
One letter for every application. The ATS and the recruiter both notice.

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