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

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