Free cover letter generator
Turn your own experience and the job requirements into an editable letter, or download a free Word template. No signup or payment is required for the blank templates.
Write an editable letter using your own experience and the employer’s requirements. Files and text are processed in your browser. Save edited letter fields and drafts to your account with a selected resume, or download them before leaving. Source files are never saved.
Draft kept in this browser tab for up to 24 hours. Closing the tab clears it.
Use details from an existing resume
Review your letter
Replace 6 placeholders before sending: [Your name], [Job title], [Company name], [Explain what interests you about this role or organization.], [Describe a specific contribution and an outcome you can support.], [Relevant requirement from the job description].
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Write a cover letter from this resume
Write an editable letter using your own experience and the employer’s requirements. Files and text are processed in your browser. Save edited letter fields and drafts to your account with a selected resume, or download them before leaving. Source files are never saved.
Draft kept in this browser tab for up to 24 hours. Closing the tab clears it.
Use details from an existing resume
Review your letter
Replace 6 placeholders before sending: [Your name], [Job title], [Company name], [Explain what interests you about this role or organization.], [Describe a specific contribution and an outcome you can support.], [Relevant requirement from the job description].
Free — 25 career letter and email templates, free.
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Use for a connection invitation. Keep it brief and check the character allowance shown by LinkedIn.
Edit the draft below to make it sound like you. Save to your account to keep edits across devices, or copy finished messages before closing this tab.
150 characters — check the allowance shown in your LinkedIn invitation.
Before sending, replace 5 placeholders: Recipient Name, Target Role, Company Name, Relevant Skill, Your Name.
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Free cover letter templates for Word.
Download a free, editable cover letter template in Word (.docx) format. No account or payment required. Replace the placeholders with your own experience and tailor the letter to the role.
Connect a concrete achievement to a requirement in the role. Use a result you can explain, with metrics only when you have them.
Download free template (DOCX)Editable in Word or Google Docs. Includes a letterhead, three paragraphs, and a sign-off.
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Your Name
[Date — filled in when you download]
Dear [Hiring Manager Name],
I'm applying for [Job Title] at [Company Name]. Your work on [Specific Initiative or Product] interests me because [Specific Connection], and my experience in [Relevant Domain] aligns with your need for [Role Requirement].
At [Current or Previous Employer], I [Specific Action and Result]. This involved [Relevant Skill or Responsibility], which I would bring to [Team Goal or Challenge].
I'd welcome a conversation about how my experience could support your team. Thank you for considering my application. You can reach me at [Email Address] or [Phone Number].
Sincerely,
Your Name
The text above is the downloadable template. Document appearance may vary with your editor.
Make it specific to your application
- Replace every placeholder. Add your name, job title, company, and contact details. If you know the hiring manager’s name, use it in the greeting.
- Show one relevant achievement. Replace the example body with something you actually did, explaining your contribution and its result. If you are a student or changing careers, use a relevant project or volunteer experience.
- Explain why this role fits. Connect your experience to a specific requirement in the job description. Adjust the wording so it sounds like you.
- Review and save. Check names, dates, spelling, and contact details. Follow the employer’s instructions for file format and submission.
Example: a cover letter for a first software role
This fictional example shows how a project can support an application without claiming professional experience. Replace the names and facts with your own; only include work you can explain in an interview.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the Junior Software Engineer role at Cedar Apps. Your focus on tools for small teams interests me because I enjoyed building a booking tool for our university computing society.
In that project, I implemented form validation and database queries, then revised the booking flow after classmates tried it. I can explain the implementation and the changes in a walkthrough of the project. This work relates to your requirement for building and maintaining web features.
I would welcome a conversation about the role and the project. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Alex Chen
The useful evidence is the contribution and what changed after feedback. Add a measured outcome only if you have one. For help describing your project, read how to turn projects into resume bullets and the graduate software engineer resume example.
Should I send my cover letter as Word, PDF or an email?
Follow the employer's instructions. Use the editable DOCX while drafting; export a PDF if the application asks for one. If the letter belongs in an email or application text box, paste the reviewed text and check that paragraph breaks survived. Remove every placeholder before sending.
A generated draft still needs your review. Check the company, role, greeting, contact details and every claim. For export steps, see the PDF and Word format guide.
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