Free Cover Letter Templates

Another Tool for Your Cover Letter Writing Success

Free cover letter templates can ease the creation of a cover letter. Our free templates and cover letter outline are great tools for your success.

So, you're ready to start writing your dynamic cover letter to accompany your killer resume, are you? Great... let’s go!

First, you should understand the essential components of a cover letter, which should appear on the page in the order they are listed below:

A Cover Letter Outline to Guide You

1. Your name and address (including email and phone)


2. Date


3. Name and address (where the letter is going; include specific recruiter name & title, if possible)


4. Salutation (personalize it with a specific name)


5. First paragraph (introduction and dynamic attention grabber)


6. Second and third paragraphs (showcase your qualifications, show your knowledge of the company, tell how you can benefit them)


7. Closing paragraph (refer to your resume, proactive statement about arranging an interview, say "thank you")


8. Closing (Sincerely, Very truly yours, Best regards, etc.)


9. Your signature (hand-written after you print the letter)


10. Your typed name and credentials


11. Enclosure notice (Enclosure: resume)

If you're a PC user and have Microsoft Word on your computer, we have 3 free cover letter templates available for download that you can start using immediately. (They're also usable in Open Office or Google Documents.)

(If you’re a MAC user or don't want to use one of the applications above, you can download the templates in PDF format. Although you won't be able to type into the document, you can print it and use it as a sample cover letter or cover letter outline.)

NOTE: To view the template first, left click with your mouse on the first option for each template, the HTML version. To download, right click on the DOC or PDF version and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As".

Free Cover Letter Template #1:

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Free Resume Cover Letter Template #2:

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Free Resume Sample Cover Letter #3:

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For our PC users, feel free to customize the cover letter templates as much as you wish. Consider all of the sample cover letter templates as a guideline for success, but never be afraid to put your own personal stamp on them!

By the Way: If you're looking for another source of free resume & cover letter templates, I highly recommend you check out this online resume builder website, where you'll not only find templates, but also an easy-to-use interface that enables you to create and submit your resume and a cover letter. There's a super cool free trial too.