Archaeologist Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, Opening hook: In my time working on field projects, I’ve learned that solid planning and careful recording make or break a season. At an excavation site last year, aerial photography helped us identify three promising dig zones that would have been missed otherwise, and the team moved from survey to trenching with a clear plan. Skills alignment: I’m comfortable with survey planning and execution, excavation planning, artefact handling and conservation, and the associated documentation. I use data analysis and presentation tools to support interpretations and I’ve started creating simple virtual simulations of past sites to aid client and community engagement. I’m keen to bring these skills to [Company Name] and contribute to the way your team integrates aerial data with in-field work. Evidence story: During a project for [Previous Company], I led a crew where we combined environmental data analysis with systematic recording by hand and digital logs. We documented and preserved artefacts while adjusting field methods based on ongoing findings. The work significantly improved the consistency of our records and the reliability of our interpretations, and the reports we produced helped guide a second phase excavation across two adjacent trenches. Professional close: I’m available to discuss how my hands-on approach and practical tools can support the team at [Company Name]. I can start with a short overlap period to align on priorities and workflows. Kind regards, [Your Name]