Cover letter openers should make the hiring manager think, "This person understands the role." Generic openings waste the first few seconds.
Swipe through these bad-vs-good swaps before you send your next application. The quick rule: lead with the employer's need, then connect it to a piece of proof from your experience.
Use the examples as a rewrite checklist: remove vague enthusiasm, name the match, add context to a resume win, and make the next conversation easy to say yes to.
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