How do you end a cover letter?

End with a confident, specific invitation to talk - not a passive hope. Good: 'I would welcome the chance to discuss this role and share my work. Available any day this week.' Avoid: 'I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.' The first invites; the second begs.

What is a good closing line for a cover letter?

A good closing line is direct, confident, and specific. Examples: 'I am available for a conversation any day this week.' / 'I would love to walk you through the project I described - happy to schedule a call.' / 'I am excited about this role and I believe there is a strong match here. Let me know when you would like to talk.'

What should you not say at the end of a cover letter?

Avoid: 'I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience' (passive), 'Thank you so much for your time and consideration' (sycophantic), 'Please do not hesitate to contact me' (formal and hollow), 'I look forward to your response' (vague). These phrases add no value and make you sound uncertain.

What sign-off should I use on a cover letter?

Use: Sincerely, Best regards, Thank you, or Best - in order from most to least formal. Avoid: Yours truly (dated), Respectfully yours (too stiff for most roles), Cheers (too casual unless the company culture warrants it), or no sign-off at all.

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The Two-Part Closing Structure

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Every effective cover letter closing has two parts:

The invitation - a specific, confident statement that opens the door to next steps
The sign-off - a professional farewell that matches the tone of the role

Full closing example:

I would love to walk you through the attribution model I described and discuss how I would approach the data challenges at Vanta. I am available for a call any day this week.

Best regards, Maya Torres

20+ Cover Letter Closing Line Examples

Confident and Direct

"I am available for a conversation any day this week and would welcome the chance to discuss this role in more depth."
"I am excited about this opportunity and I believe there is a strong match here. Let me know when you would like to talk."
"I would love to connect and share more about my approach. Available Thursday or Friday this week."

"I would be happy to share the [project/portfolio/playbook] I mentioned and walk you through my thinking. Happy to schedule a call."
"My portfolio is available at [URL] - I would love to discuss the work and how it applies to this role."
"I have a case study from my time at [Company] that directly addresses the challenge in your job description. Happy to share it on a call."

For Senior or Executive Roles

"I have a 90-day plan drafted based on your product roadmap - I would welcome the chance to walk through it together."
"I am selective about my next move and I believe this role is the right one. I would welcome a direct conversation to confirm we are aligned."
"I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the strategic direction of the team."

For Creative Roles

"I would love to share a few initial ideas I have already sketched out for your Q3 calendar. Available for a quick call this week."
"My portfolio at [URL] shows the work - I would welcome a conversation about what I could bring to your creative team."

For Career Changers

"I understand this is an unconventional background for this role, and I welcome the chance to discuss why I think it is actually an advantage. Available any time this week."
"I would love to walk you through my reasoning for this transition and the concrete steps I have taken. Happy to schedule a call at your convenience."

Short Closings (for brief cover letters)

"Available Thursday or Friday for a call."
"Happy to talk this week."
"Let me know if you would like to connect."

Closing Lines to Avoid

Weak Closing	Why It Fails	Better Alternative
"I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience"	Passive - puts all power with them	"I am available any day this week for a call."
"Thank you so much for your time and consideration"	Sycophantic, adds nothing	"I look forward to discussing this further."
"Please do not hesitate to contact me"	No one says this in real life	"Happy to connect - available this week."
"I look forward to your response"	Vague, no action implied	"I would welcome a 20-minute call to discuss the role."
"I am confident I would be a great fit"	Telling, not showing	Remove it - let your letter prove fit

Sign-Off Options by Formality

Sign-Off	Tone	Best For
Sincerely,	Formal	Finance, law, government, academia
Best regards,	Professional	Most corporate and enterprise roles
Thank you,	Warm, professional	Most roles - versatile and appropriate
Best,	Modern, slightly casual	Tech, startups, creative industries
Warm regards,	Friendly, professional	Education, nonprofits, healthcare

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