Cover Letter Templates
Download two free templates you can use right away, depending on how detailed you want your cover letter to be.
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Cover Letter Kit
Download two free cover letter templates and use practical guidance including power verbs, do and don’t lists, a career-changer plug-in paragraph, and simple tips to strengthen your letter.
Power Verb List
Instead of writing “Responsible for…”, use stronger action verbs that sound more specific and achievement-focused.
- Led — “Led a team of five…”
- Created — “Created a new filing system…”
- Implemented — “Implemented a customer service ticketing tool…”
- Streamlined — “Streamlined onboarding processes…”
- Facilitated — “Facilitated team training workshops…”
- Improved — “Improved data accuracy by 35%…”
- Collaborated — “Collaborated across departments…”
- Managed — “Managed calendars, budgets, and travel logistics…”
- Increased — “Increased social media engagement by 50%…”
- Resolved — “Resolved 95% of support tickets within 24 hours…”
- Orchestrated — “Orchestrated a multi-department project launch…”
- Drafted — “Drafted internal policies and training materials…”
- Secured — “Secured vendor partnerships that reduced annual costs by 18%.”
- Compiled — “Compiled monthly executive reports using data from 5+ departments…”
Do / Don’t
Do
- Address the hiring manager by name if possible.
- Tailor the letter to each job.
- Use numbers or outcomes.
- Mention why you like the company.
- Keep it to 3–4 short paragraphs.
- Use a professional, friendly tone.
Don’t
- Use “To Whom It May Concern” unless you have no choice.
- Copy and paste the same letter everywhere.
- Say “I’m a hard worker” without proof.
- Only talk about yourself without connecting to their needs.
- Write a dense full page of text.
- Be overly casual or robotic.
Plug-in Paragraph for Career Changers
While my background is in [Previous Field], I’ve developed transferable skills such as [Relevant Skill #1] and [Skill #2], which directly apply to this role. I’ve also completed [Course, Certification, or Project] to strengthen my qualifications in [New Industry]. I’m excited to bring a fresh perspective and strong work ethic to [Company Name] as I pivot into this new opportunity.
Cover Letter Tips
- Open with a relevant hook like a result, referral, or role-specific connection.
- Mirror language from the job description naturally where it makes sense.
- Use 1–2 short body paragraphs with quantified examples when possible.
- Close with enthusiasm, availability, and the value you can bring.
- Match your formatting to your resume for a consistent professional brand.
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