Free cover letter templates
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Standard cover letter template
Works for most jobs. Four paragraphs, about 250 words when filled in.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the Operations Coordinator role at Crescent Property Group. I was drawn to the company by the way you have grown to 40 buildings without losing your reputation for fast repairs.
I bring four years coordinating maintenance for a 600-unit portfolio. Most recently I cut average repair turnaround from nine days to four by rebuilding our vendor schedule.
Your posting asks for vendor management, scheduling and tenant communication, which is exactly the work I do every day. I would bring the same care and results to your team.
Thank you for your time. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help Crescent Property Group.
Sincerely,
Alex Morgan
Grey text is a sample; your words replace it as you type.
Templates for specific situations
- Career Change Cover Letter TemplateYou are moving into a new field or function
- Short Cover Letter TemplateThe application form has a small text box
- Email Cover Letter TemplateThe posting says "email your application to…"
- Cover Letter for an Internal PositionYou are applying for a promotion
- Letter of Interest TemplateYou want to work at a company with no suitable opening
- Cover Letter for Internship TemplateYou are a student or recent graduate
- Entry-Level Cover Letter TemplateYou recently graduated
- Cover Letter With No ExperienceThis is your first job
- Motivation Letter TemplateA university or scholarship asks for one
What every template here gets right
- Single column, plain text. Nothing that an applicant tracking system could misread.
- A reason in the first line. Why this company, not "I am writing to apply".
- A slot for a result. The one thing a template cannot supply is your proof, so every template makes you add it.
- A short close. Thanks and a clear next step, no grovelling.
For the reasoning behind each part, see how to write a cover letter and the cover letter format guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cover letter template?
A plain, single-column letter with a greeting, three or four short paragraphs and a sign-off. Fancy designs with columns, icons or tables look nice but can confuse applicant tracking systems and rarely impress recruiters.
Should I use a Word or Google Docs template?
Either is fine if the layout is simple. Paste the text into a clean document, use a standard font at 11–12pt with one-inch margins, and save as PDF unless the employer asks for .docx.
Do I need my address at the top?
Not any more. Your name, phone, email and a LinkedIn or portfolio link are enough. A full postal address is optional, and many applicants leave it off for privacy.