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Cover Letter Templates

Want a free, customisable cover letter template to download in a selection of professional colours? We’ve got 52 styles below, plus a copy-and-paste cover letter template if you just need the text.

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Clean

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Corporate

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Elegant

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Majestic

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Cover Letter Templates by Industry & Type

Goldman Sachs

A Goldman Sachs cover letter example
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Short Cover Letter

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Teaching Assistant

Cover letter for teaching assistant sample
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Doctor

A doctor cover letter with black header and five paragraphs describing the job applicant's skills and job experience.
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Graphic Designer

A graphic design resume example on a custom template with a black and orange header to accentuate the applicant's name and contact details
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Team Lead

A team leader cover letter example in a green-themed template.
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Interior design CV

An example of a professional interior design CV on a white and dark green template that effectively highlights the candidate's name, skills, and work experience.
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Lidl

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Basic & Simple Cover Letter Templates

Guernsey

non-traditional cover letter template with a maroon sidebar for the writer's contact information, all other information in the right column
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Hawking

simple cover letter template with a centered, boxed-in header, gray background for the recipient's contact details, standard letter layout
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Manx

basic cover letter template, blue left-aligned name in the header with a gray background, recipient's contact details are also grayed out, paragraph text is bolded
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Scilly

basic cover letter template with a gray header, right aligned contact details with black squares to emphasise each detail, standard letter layout, names bolded in black
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Seacole

simple cover letter template with a gray header, black bar containing contact details, and basic letter format
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Severn

simple cover letter template with a centered blue header and a blue bar underline, names are in blue for emphasis
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Windermere

Basic cover letter with a left-aligned header and a bubble containing the candidate's initials, basic letter layout
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Zetland

simple cover letter template with a maroon centered header and contact details, right aligned content, stylish gray background
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Abertawe

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Executive

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Mercia

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Stirling

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Austere

Cover Letter Template for UK: Austere, Green
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Bold

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Creative

Cover Letter Template for UK: Creative, Burgundy
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Professional Cover Letter Templates

Berkshire

Cover Letter Template for UK: Berkshire, Blue
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Brixton

Cover Letter Template for UK: Brixton, Burgundy
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Cambridge

Cover Letter Template for UK: Cambridge, Purple
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Cover Letter Template for UK: Chelsea, Green
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Metropolitan

Cover Letter Template for UK: Metropolitan, Burgundy
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Simple

Cover Letter Template for UK: Simple, Green
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Soho

Cover Letter Template for UK: Soho, Green
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Blank Cover Letter Template

A standard cover letter template in the UK and Ireland includes seven sections.

1. Cover letter header: Place your contact information at the top — with your name clearly visible — to create a good cover letter header. Align the date to the right of the page.

2. Employer information: Add the contact details of the company you’re applying to, including its name, address, phone number, and the name of whomever will receive your application.

3. Greeting: ‘Dear [Name],’ is ideal. Find the right person to address your cover letter to by checking the job description or searching for their name via LinkedIn, the company website. Or you can call the company and ask.

4. Introductory paragraph: Let the reader know who you are, your level of work experience, and why you think you’re a good fit for the role.

5. Body paragraph(s): This is the main content of your cover letter. Use this space to provide context for your CV, and describe some of your greatest professional accomplishments and skills.

6. Closing paragraph: Finish with your availability, restate your enthusiasm for the role, and provide your contact details again so the recruiting manager can quickly get in touch.

7. Sign-off: Use ‘Yours sincerely’ or ‘Yours faithfully’, and your full name. You can also add an e-signature for a personal touch if you like.

Copy and paste the cover letter template below into your preferred word processor and follow the template’s suggestions to begin writing your own.

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CHARLOTTE PATEL

  • c.patel@gmail.com
  • 07123 456 789
  • Kings Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1AA

Contact Person’s Name
47 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 2AA
(0131) 1234-567
contact.person@gmail.com

Dear [Mr/Ms/Mx] [Contact Person’s Name],

The first paragraph should be a self-introduction. Write who you are, where your expertise lies, where you found the job advert, and why you’re applying for the job.

The second paragraph should respond directly to the job advert. Describe how your previous work experience, skills, and qualifications mean you meet the company’s needs. To make that easier, include words and phrases from the job advert in your cover letter.

  • You can include a bulleted list of your accomplishments
  • Make sure you quantify (add numbers to) these bullet points
  • A cover letter with numbers is 100% better than one without

To go the extra mile, research the company and find out their activities and goals given the current state of their industry. Explain how you can fit into that plan and help the company achieve its objectives.

The final paragraph is the “call to action” part of your cover letter. Tell the employer that you’d love to have an interview. Repeat your email address and phone number. Then, thank them for taking the time to read your cover letter.

Yours sincerely,

 

[Your Name]

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it acceptable to use a cover letter template?

Yes, it is acceptable to use a cover letter template. The best cover letter template simply looks professional without being flashy, and all of our cover letter templates meet that standard.

Employers also primarily focus on your cover letter’s content. As long as your template supports the words it contains, it’s fine to use any template you like.

How long should a cover letter be?

Your cover letter should be 250–400 words long and should never be longer than one page. Write a short cover letter if you don’t need many words to convince recruiting managers you’re the right person for the job. If your cover letter is too long, it makes you come off as self-centred and unfocused.

Knowing how to properly format a cover letter so it hits that sweet spot in terms of length is a skill you should refine as you apply for jobs throughout your life.

What's the best cover letter template to pair with my CV?

The best cover letter template to pair with your CV is one that aesthetically matches your CV template. If you make a CV and cover letter that use the same font and colour scheme, it helps employers associate your documents with you.

How do you find cover letter templates in Microsoft Word?

Here’s how you find cover letter templates in Microsoft Word:

  1. Open Microsoft Word.
  2. On the welcome screen, click ‘New’ (the option with the ‘+’ symbol in a circle).
  3. Type in ‘cover letter’ and press Enter.
  4. You’ll see Microsoft Word’s built-in cover letter templates. Select your favourite.

Is it OK to copy a cover letter template?

No, it is not OK to copy a cover letter template. After you’ve downloaded your chosen cover letter template, you should change the text to reflect your own work experience, academic and trade qualifications, skills, and contact details.

If that sounds like too much work, a quicker, easier solution is to use an AI-driven cover letter builder instead — your cover letter will be ready in minutes.

Do employers read cover letters?

Yes, employers read cover letters. Your CV only provides your work experience, skills, and qualifications, but employers also want to know why you’re interested in the vacant position and what you know about the company.

So use your cover letter to tell them about your objective in seeking a job at their company, why you’d make a great fit, and how you’d contribute to their goals.

How do I make a cover letter with no experience?

To make a cover letter with no experience, learn how to write a cover letter first.

If you prefer watching a video over reading, we’ve also created a quick video walkthrough breaking down each step of the cover letter writing process:

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