Free Cover Letter Templates

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Cover letter templates

All templates include guidance notes and example text

✉️Most popular

Standard Cover Letter

The go-to template for most job applications. Professional, adaptable, and recruiter-approved.

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✉️Students

Graduate Cover Letter

Designed for students and graduates with little work experience. Leads with education and potential.

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✉️Proactive

Speculative Letter

Reach out to companies who haven't advertised. Shows initiative and gets noticed.

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✉️Career changers

Career Change Letter

Highlights transferable skills when switching industries or roles.

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✉️Internal

Internal Application

Apply for a promotion or new role within your current organisation.

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✉️Email apply

Email Cover Letter

Short, punchy format for sending applications directly via email.

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✉️Retail

Retail & Customer Service

Tailored for service roles, emphasising communication and customer skills.

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✉️Healthcare

Healthcare Cover Letter

For nurses, carers, and medical professionals. Includes clinical skills section.

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How to write a cover letter

4 tips that make your letter stand out

Open strong
Don't start with 'I am writing to apply…'. Open with why you're excited about this specific company or role.
Keep it to one page
A cover letter should be 3–4 short paragraphs. Recruiters won't read more.
Match the job description
Use keywords from the job ad. Show you've read it carefully and you're a direct fit.
End with a call to action
Close with something like: 'I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this further at interview.'

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