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Professional cover letter templates

ATS-friendly cover letter templates that match your resume. Learn which template to use, how to structure it, and generate a tailored letter with AI.

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Types of cover letter templates

The best template depends on how you are applying and the industry you are targeting.

  • Standard professional — A single-column letter with your header, the date, the employer address, and three to four short paragraphs. The safe default for most roles and conservative industries.
  • Email / online application — A shorter, header-condensed version meant to paste directly into an email body or application field while keeping a professional structure.
  • Entry-level / no experience — Leads with motivation, transferable skills, and relevant coursework or projects when you do not yet have a long work history.

How to structure a cover letter

Every strong cover letter template follows the same reliable skeleton.

  • Header — Your name and contact details, matched to your resume, plus the date and the company you are writing to.
  • Opening — Name the role and lead with a specific reason you are a strong fit — not a generic ‘I am writing to apply’.
  • Body — One or two paragraphs connecting two or three achievements from your resume to what the posting actually asks for, with numbers where you have them.
  • Closing — A short, confident sign-off with a clear call to action and a thank-you.
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Keeping your cover letter ATS-friendly

Some employers scan cover letters through the same systems that read resumes, so formatting still matters. Stick to a single-column layout, standard headings, and plain text — no tables, text boxes, or images holding key information — so the letter parses cleanly and mirrors your resume.

Matching your cover letter template to your resume template also makes the whole application look intentional and professional to the human reader.

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Generate a cover letter from a template

You do not have to start from a blank page. Add your details and the job description, and the free cover letter builder and generator drafts a tailored letter inside a professional template — then you edit the tone and specifics in minutes.

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Write a cover letter that matches your resume

Pick a professional template, add the job details, and let AI draft a tailored cover letter you can edit in minutes.

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Cover letter template FAQ

What should a cover letter template include?
A clean header with your name and contact details, the date, the hiring manager or company, a strong opening, one or two body paragraphs connecting your achievements to the role, and a short closing with a call to action. A good template keeps this structure consistent so you focus on the content.
Are your cover letter templates ATS-friendly?
Yes. Use a single-column layout, standard fonts, and real text rather than graphics or text boxes. That keeps the letter readable to applicant tracking systems and to the recruiter, and it lets your header and paragraphs parse cleanly.
Should my cover letter match my resume?
Yes — matching your cover letter header and styling to your resume looks polished and professional. Pick a cover letter template that mirrors your resume template so your application reads as one consistent package.
Can I generate a cover letter from a template automatically?
Yes. Our cover letter generator drafts a tailored letter from your details and the job posting, then drops it into a professional template you can edit — far faster than starting from a blank page.
How long should a cover letter be?
Keep it to a single page — three to four short paragraphs, roughly 250–400 words. Hiring managers skim, so a good template uses tight spacing and clear structure to keep every line earning its place.

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