FREESimple Cover Letter
A clean one-column cover letter template with straightforward spacing and no decorative distractions.
Free Cover Letter Templates
One-page letter layouts designed to sit beside the resume templates on this site, with matching fonts and spacing. Open one in Google Docs or download the Word file, then replace the sample paragraphs with your own reasons for applying.
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FREEProfessional Cover Letter
A polished professional cover letter layout for corporate, business, and experienced-hire applications.
FREEModern Cover Letter
A modern cover letter template with a compact contact treatment and clean visual hierarchy.
FREEATS-Friendly Cover Letter
A plain, ATS-friendly cover letter format that keeps important text in a simple reading order.
FREEClassic Cover Letter
A classic one-column cover letter with a left-aligned header and an editable HR manager example.
FREEFinancial Analyst Cover Letter
A one-page financial analyst cover letter with a navy accent and an editable finance example.
FREEGraphic Designer Cover Letter
A one-page graphic designer cover letter with a centered header and an editable branding and portfolio example.
FREEBasic Cover Letter
A basic one-page cover letter with a clear contact block and an editable business letter format.
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Pick the layout that matches your resume
A cover letter should look like it came from the same person as the resume. The Simple Cover Letter and Basic Cover Letter pair with the simple resume templates. The Professional Cover Letter and Classic Cover Letter match the professional resume layouts. The Modern Cover Letter goes with the modern resume designs, and the ATS-Friendly Cover Letter keeps the text parser-safe for portal uploads.
Job-specific letters
Two letters are written for particular roles. The Financial Analyst Cover Letter matches the Financial Analyst Resume, and the Graphic Designer Cover Letter matches the Graphic Designer Resume. Both show how the letter adds context the resume can't: why this company, which project is most relevant, what you'd do first.
Writing the letter
Three or four short paragraphs: why you're writing, the one or two achievements that matter most for this role, and how you'd like to follow up. Address a person where you can. The guide to using a cover letter template turns the generic sample into a job-specific letter, and the resume examples by job help you decide which achievement to lead with.
Common questions
Do I still need a cover letter?
When the application asks for one, yes, and it's worth sending when you're applying directly to a person. Many portals make it optional.
How long should it be?
Under one page, usually 250 to 350 words.
Should it repeat the resume?
No. Pick one or two points from the resume and explain why they matter for this job.