Cover Letter TEMPLATE for the Position of a School Counselor

I am writing this cover letter to apply for the position of counsellor at your school (name of the school). I saw an advertisement that said your school required applicants to have at least one year of experience as a counsellor. I am delighted to state that I have (no years of experience) as a counsellor. This experience and my educational background give me an edge over the other applicants and are why I believe I am the best fit for the job.

I have always admired counsellors. They help individuals with their issues without judging them, their backgrounds, or their personalities.

This admiration of mine for a counsellor stems from my high school. We had Mr. (name of the person) as our counsellor in high school. I was not a very bright student in my studies, nor did I perform well in sports. A professor of mine once asked me to meet the counsellor as she always saw potential in me but could not understand why my performance was continuously going down daily. I still remember the day I met him. I entered his room thinking he would be no different than other teachers. He would also give me a paper full of questions to solve and then ask me questions that would make me uncomfortable. But to my surprise, none of this happened.

When I entered the room, I saw a young individual sitting on the table waiting for me. He offered me a drink and started discussing the football match the state had lost the other day. I was pretty surprised because this was not what I expected. After an hour of meeting with the counsellor, I felt light as a feather. I thought I had made a new friend—a friend whom I could discuss anything with, and he wouldn’t judge me for my thoughts.

After a few sessions, I was able to tell him about the issues going on in my home, and that was a continuous source of anxiety for me. He promised me the problems would go away and that I should focus on my studies and participate in group discussions held as a class activity. My parents were called to the school and were told about the situation. It took some time, but everything returned to normal, and I started acting like a normal kid. I made friends, and I started participating in sports and art competitions. If someone says it was a turning point in my life, then it would not be wrong.

Mr. (name of the person) ‘s personality had such a significant effect on my life that I decided to become a counsellor one day and help students like me so they could live their lives to the fullest without fear.

I completed my bachelor’s in psychology from (name of the University). I completed my master’s degree from (name of the University). After I finished my studies, I started working as a counsellor at (name of the school). I was always praised for my work by both my colleagues and students. I always strived to better communicate with the students and help them resolve their issues related to studies or personal issues.

I look forward to meeting you and your staff. I would love to use my expertise and knowledge for the betterment of the students of your school (name of the institution).

Yours Sincerely,

Name of the applicant