Free Cover Letter Templates

If you are looking for cover letter templates there are as many free cover letter templates that are available on the Internet as you wish. You can use the templates to make your own cover letter and make it effective and strong. A typical free cover letter template is given below for your reference.

Name
Address, Zip code
Phone (s),
E-mail

Date

Name of addressee
Designation
Company
Address

Ref or Sub: Job title/ Reference number

Dear Mr./Ms. XXX,

(1st paragraph)
Start by mentioning the position you have applied for and where you have heard about it.

(2^nd paragraph)
Mention your skills, qualities, experience and other factors that make you the best candidate for the job. Make the connection between your abilities and the job requirements and try to make the best fit between them for the employer. Ideally, if you can put yourself in the employer’s shoes you will be able to see the opposite viewpoint. Back all claims with evidences to increase credibility. Use active voce throughout and action verbs to describe what you have done.

(3^rd paragraph)
Conclude by mentioning information about when you would be available to begin work. Mention that your resume and other references are attached and indicate your follow-up plan and the date when you would call to follow up.  End the letter by thanking the person for considering your application and add a word that you are looking forward to hearing from him/her.

Respectfully yours,

Sign here
 

Typed name

Enclosures:

Customize this free cover letter template to your needs and spend a lot of time on the details. Check, double check, for facts and figures, spellings and grammar. The cover letter is the first piece of communication that the employer sees from you and he/she will form an impression based on this letter. Good luck!