Cover Letter Template
A one-page cover letter template with 43 genuinely different layouts, from a plain classic letter to dark sidebar, photo and monogram designs.
Choose your layout
The same template in 43 genuinely different layouts, different section order, tables and structure for different jobs, not just different styling. Pick the layout that fits how you will use it, then download that version.
Plain ClassicRecommended
Academic Application
Accomplishment Led
Attention Line
Beige Banner
Bold Header Band
Classic Professional
Contact Grid
Corner Accent Minimal
Creative Accent
Dark Sidebar
Date First Formal
Enclosure Noted
Executive Letterhead
Footer Contact Strip
Headline Led
Highlighted Date
Key Facts Rail
Labelled Contact
Memo Header
Monogram Sidebar
Photo Header
Photo Two-Column
Portfolio Link
Postscript
Reference Line
Referral Led
Right-Aligned
Ruled Lines
Shaded Closing
Short Form Signature
Skills Matrix
Soft Tint
Split Header
Split Two-Tone
Strengths Bullets
Subject Line
Testimonial Quote
Top Contact Strip
Two-Line Contact Header
Two-Tone Header
Value Proposition
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What’s Included in This Resource
Every resource on The Office File provides a complete toolkit rather than an empty, unhelpful document shell:
- Editable PDF template, click into any field and type (44 KB)
- Completed sample example (PDF) (35 KB)
Sample included: Example: Cover Letter Template in use. Applying for jobs with a one-page cover letter: why this role, why you, and a closing that asks for an interview, in the layout that fits the role.
How to Use This Template
Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:
1. Pick a layout
Choose the layout that matches your resume: the same layout name in both means a matched pair.
2. Address the letter
Fill in the date, the hiring manager name and address, and the role you are applying for.
3. Write your case
Say why this role, why you, and close by asking for an interview.
4. Send it
Delete the instruction paragraph, set the font colour to dark throughout, and send it with your resume.