Writing a cover letter for an async remote team
Remote teams hire for clear writing. Your application is the first sample of your work — here's how to make it count.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read · By the RemoteJobsListing team
In an async remote team, most of your work will be communicated in writing. That makes your cover letter more than a formality — it's a preview of how you'll write every day.
A simple structure
- ✦One sentence on why this role at this company.
- ✦Two or three short paragraphs, each tying one requirement from the listing to something you've done.
- ✦One link to evidence: a portfolio, a project or a writing sample.
- ✦A short, friendly close.
Show you can work without supervision
Mention a project you drove from start to finish on your own, and what the outcome was.
Keep it scannable
Short paragraphs, plain words and no buzzwords. Hiring managers often read applications between other tasks — make yours easy to skim.
Put it into practice