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Cover Letter Templates
That Win Interviews

ATS-friendly templates that are ready to use and that beat the bots so you land in front of recruiters.

Modern Professional template preview

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Modern Professional

Get the professional touch with a template that's clean and crisp.

Smooth Professional template preview

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Smooth Professional

Add a bit of color to your cover letter with a template that stands out.

Crisp & Clear template preview

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Crisp & Clear

Clean lines and spacing make this cover letter template easy to scan.

General template preview

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General

Lead with a strong opening paragraph, then share your achievements with this template.

Simply Modern template preview

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Simply Modern

Simple in structure and effective in conveying your message. Has a touch of color.

Creative 01 template preview

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Creative 01

A visually appealing template that covers all the bases so it grabs attention.

Creative 02 template preview

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Creative 02

Make a statement with a header that calls out your contact info.

Subtle Creative template preview

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Subtle Creative

An attractive template with a subtle touch of color to make it stand out.

Polished template preview

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Polished

Stand out from the crowd with a sleek, modern design.

Elegant template preview

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Elegant

Get more attention with a professional look that tells your story.

Dark Mode template preview

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Dark Mode

Go high contrast with this template's black background and white text.

Aligned Right template preview

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Aligned Right

This sleek template stacks contact info on the right for a clean look.

Contemporary template preview

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Contemporary

Clean, crisp lines make this template shine while telling your story.

Standard template preview

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Standard

Lead with a strong opening paragraph, then share your achievements with this template.

Classic template preview

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Classic

Contact info stands out at the top of this professional template.

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What a Cover Letter Template Includes

From impactful introductions to strong calls to action at the end and everything in between, our templates offer all that you need to stand out.

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Powerful Introduction

The introduction states how you can contribute to the company.

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Highlighted Achievements

Our cover letters are customized so that they speak to your achievements.

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Tailored Keywords Throughout

Each cover letter includes keywords that recruiters and hiring managers look for.

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Confident Call to Action

End each letter with a strong call to action for the person reading it.

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Tracie Close

By Tracie Close

Job Search & Career Strategist

Tracie Close is a job search and career strategist specializing in job search optimization, resume writing, and employer branding. With more than 16 years of experience supporting recruiters, HR teams, and job seekers, she brings deep insights into hiring practices and applicant tracking systems (ATS). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Writing Arts from Rowan University and has led digital strategy projects for global tech firms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about cover letter templates.

Our cover letter templates use four parts:
  • Introduction: States the role and your intent.
  • Body: Highlights a key project or achievement, including the most important keywords and skills from the job description.
  • Company fit: Explains why you're excited about their mission or product.
  • Closing: Ends with enthusiasm and a clear call to action.

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