Cover letter template

Classic

A reference cover letter in Garamond with traditional block layout: sender block, date, recipient block, salutation, four-paragraph body, signature line. No accent colour, no decoration — the format every recruiter has read since 1980.

  • professional
  • classic
  • garamond
  • traditional
  • public-sector
  • regulated
  • safe
Professional
  • ATS-tested and parsable
  • Available in 180+ languages
  • Editable in our in-browser editor
  • PDF and DOCX export ready
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Who is this template for?

Default choice for any candidate who is unsure which letter style to use. Suits public service, regulated industries, classical academia, traditional sectors and any organisation where convention is reassurance. The letter that nobody can criticise.

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Classic

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FAQ

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How do I personalise this cover letter?

Our in-browser editor walks you through each section (introduction, experience, motivation, closing). You can also let our Studio Agentic draft the full letter based on a job ad in seconds.

How long should my cover letter be?

One page, three paragraphs — that's what recruiters read. Every template on the platform is pre-calibrated for that length so you don't have to worry about overflow or gaps.

Should my letter match my CV design?

Visual consistency strengthens your personal brand. Each letter style pairs naturally with a matching CV style — for example, a Professional letter with a Professional CV.

What export formats are supported?

PDF (print-ready) and DOCX (fully editable in Word or Google Docs). Both preserve the design pixel-perfect.

Can I use this template for multiple job applications?

Absolutely — duplicate it, tweak the opening and motivation paragraphs per company, and you're done. Most candidates keep 2-3 letter variants on file for different industries.

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