Custom cover letter templates for every industry
The way a cover letter looks is as important as its content because only a well-designed, professional-looking cover letter will grab a busy hiring manager’s attention.
Templates help you make sure your cover letter is:
Appropriate for the industry and job you seek.
Suitable and consistent with your resume.
Properly formatted, short and sweet, and error-free.
9 of the best cover letter templates for every kind of job
Resume Now offers a variety of professional cover letter designs that can be customized for a wide range of jobs, experience levels and industries.
Benefits of a cover letter template
Cover letter templates save you time and ease the stress of writing a cover letter because they:
Help you structure your letter based on your experience.
Guide you through the steps of creating a cover letter.
Identify the key elements of a cover letter.
Provide ideas for what to include.
Suggest keywords based on the job and your goals.
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How to select a cover letter design template
Your choice of a cover letter design hinges on whether it’s the best fit for your job search, so we suggest you “try on” different templates until you find the best fit for each job you apply to.
Consider these questions when making your choice:
What kind of work are you looking for? Your template should show the employer you’re familiar with the industry and the requirements for the position. Making sure your cover letter and resume match is a good rule of thumb.
What kind of image do you want to present? Choose a template that shows your familiarity with the potential employer’s industry and culture. For example, a graphic designer applying for a position at a hip startup will likely choose a different design from an executive assistant to the CEO of a law firm.
Where are you in your employment journey? If you’re new to the job market, then a design that showcases your education and transferable skills is a good bet. On the other hand, if you have many years of work experience, you might consider a template which highlights direct work experience.
4 tips to personalize a cover letter template
Once your cover letter is designed, you need to customize it. Here are four key ways to make your letter more attractive to employers:
Do your research and prove it by demonstrating your interest.
Describe how you can support the mission and values of the organization, and mention a specific task you can do to help them reach their goals. For example, if you’re a sales associate with a track record of meeting sales targets, you should mention a specific example using numbers to highlight your achievements.
Match your skills and experiences with the job’s requirements.
Addressing the duties and skills listed in the job description and giving real examples of your qualifications demonstrates you are qualified for the job. For example, if you’re applying to be an editorial assistant and the job requires strong copy editing skills and you were the copy editor of your school newspaper, then mention that experience.
Include relevant keywords from the job description.
Many companies use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan cover letters for relevant keywords to the job. If you don’t have them, your resume won’t make it to the hiring manager. Choose words from the job description that closely match your goals and experience, and place them strategically in your objective or summary statement, experience section and your list of relevant skills.
Add a “call to action” closing statement.
End your cover letter with an invitation to interview with the employer — it conveys confidence. But be careful not to boast! Simply writing a statement such as “I look forward to meeting to discuss my qualifications” is enough.
Cover Letter Templates by Industry
We’ve created templates for different industries. Personalize each of your cover letters to show employer prospects that you’ve done your homework and you’re familiar with their line of business.
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Support
- Architecture
- Art Fashion and Design
- Banking and Financial Services
- Beauty and Spa
- Business
- Childcare
- Community and Public Service
- A Guide To
- Customer Service
- Dental
- Education and Training
- Education
- Engineering
- Entertainment and Media
- Fitness and Nutrition
- Food and Beverage
- Funeral Services
- Government
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Liberal Arts
- Installation and Maintenance
- Insurance
- Law Enforcement and Security
- Legal
- Library
- Management
- Manufacturing and Production
- Marketing Advertising and PR
- Military
- Natural Resources and Agriculture
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Sales
- Science
- Skilled Trades
- Social Sciences
- Sports
- Telecommunications and Wireless
- Transportation and Distribution
- Travel and Hospitality
- Veterinary
Common questions about cover letters
What should a cover letter include?
Every cover letter is unique to the job seeker and to the job, but you must always include these four fundamental sections: a greeting, a strong opening, body content and a professional closing.
How long should my cover letter be?
Your document should never exceed one page; any longer and busy hiring managers will likely not read it.
How should I format my cover letter?
There are four best practices every cover letter should follow:
Header: Your cover letter should contain a header with your full name and contact information, LinkedIn URL, and links to your work (if applicable).
Distinguishing design elements: Separate the header from the content of your letter by using design elements like color, a larger font size, or simple bold and underline styling.
Font size: Best practices for cover letter formatting state the font size for the rest of your cover letter should be between a 10- and 12-point font and the margins should be one inch.
Paragraph breaks: Separate the body text with clear paragraph breaks. In some cases, you may want to use bullet points to quickly communicate key points.
Can I use the same cover letter templates for every job I apply to?
Yes! You can use the same cover letter templates as starting points for any job you’d like to apply to. However, it’s essential to then customize each template to reflect the skills and experience in each job posting.