Talent Acquisition Specialist Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last few years running end to end hiring for fast paced tech teams, and I know a good candidate experience can make or break a role for months. At my current shop we filled a critical product role in under three weeks, using a targeted sourcing plan and clear, timely updates to keep candidates engaged. I’ve learned that the right mix of transparency, local market insight, and practical screening saves everyone time and results in better hires. In this role I’d bring strong skills in full cycle recruiting, sourcing from both traditional channels and niche communities, and coordinating hiring with cross functional teams. I’m comfortable using ATS and data to forecast pipeline needs, maintain candidate flow, and ensure every touchpoint aligns with the company values. I focus on process clarity, positive candidate experience, and timely communication, which helps reduce drop offs and improves offer acceptance. A recent story stands out. We had a vacant senior engineer slot in a tight window, so I mapped the market, built a targeted shortlist, and led weekly stakeholder reviews. We moved four top candidates through a streamlined interview process, and the offer went out to the chosen person within five days of the final interview. The hire also came with a smooth onboarding handover that reduced time to productivity by a noticeable margin. I’ll bring that level of pragmatism to [Company Name]. I’m available for a chat about how I can support recruiting at [Company Name]. If you’d like, I can share more detail on the process changes I’ve implemented and the outcomes I’ve seen. I’m free for a call or coffee discussion next week. Kind regards, [Your Name]