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How to write a cover letter for City of Philadelphia

What City of Philadelphia’s application forms ask, from the 3 application forms we checked (Nov 13, 2026).

Does City of Philadelphia ask for a cover letter?

3 of the 3 application forms we checked ask for one.

What City of Philadelphia’s application asks

  1. Are you a current or former City of Philadelphia employee? (Yes or No) If Yes, provide job title, department/agency, and dates of employment. asked on 3 of 3 forms
  2. Do you require a reasonable accommodation for the employment application and/or interview process? asked on 3 of 3 forms
  3. Employer acknowledgement asked on 3 of 3 forms
  4. If you indicated that you will need a reasonable accommodation during this employment application/ interview process, please let us know how we as the employer can accommodate you during this process. asked on 3 of 3 forms

It also asks for work authorization, visa sponsorship and salary expectations.

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Does City of Philadelphia ask for a cover letter?

3 of the 3 application forms we checked ask for one.

What else does the City of Philadelphia application ask?

Questions only City of Philadelphia asks include “Are you a current or former City of Philadelphia employee? (Yes or No) If Yes, provide job title, department/agency, and dates of employment.”, “Do you require a reasonable accommodation for the employment application and/or interview process?” and “Employer acknowledgement”, beside work authorization, visa sponsorship and salary expectations.

Which City of Philadelphia roles are hiring now?

94 open roles, including Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor, Assistant City Solicitor and Deputy City Solicitor.

How to apply to City of Philadelphia