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Genetic Counsellor cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Genetic Counsellor
I am writing to apply for the Genetic Counsellor position at [Company Name]. With HGSA-accredited training and experience supporting families through genetic testing and inherited risk, I am confident I can contribute to your clinical genetics team.
In a previous role, I worked with a family where a BRCA1 variant had been identified in a parent. I took a four-generation family history, constructed a pedigree, and coordinated predictive testing for six adult relatives. By explaining the implications of both positive and negative results in plain language, I helped each person reach an informed decision about risk-reducing surgery or surveillance. All six completed their chosen pathway within three months of their initial consultation.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am eager to bring my skills in pedigree analysis and counselling to your service.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with your needs.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.