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Cover letter template
A cover letter is the short pitch that sits in front of your resume and argues why you fit this specific role. A hiring manager reads it in under a minute, so it has to be tight and aimed at the job, not a generic block of text. Use a clear structure that opens strong, proves the fit, and closes with a clear next step.
Make it now, free and private →Why the structure works
A cover letter has one job, which is to make a hiring manager want to read your resume. It fails when it is generic, too long, or a plain restatement of your history. It works when it opens with a specific reason you fit, backs that up with a real result, and closes by asking for the interview.
The parts below follow the order a reader expects. Keep each one short and pointed at the specific job, and the letter does its work in the minute it gets.
How to build and send it
Lay out the sections in the editor, write each one for the role in front of you, and export a PDF so the layout stays fixed on any screen. Add a signature before you send it if you are attaching it as a formal document. Everything runs in your browser, so your details never leave your device.
What to put on your cover letter
- Your header and the dateYour name and contact details at the top, matching your resume, with the date below.
- The greetingAddress a named person where you can find one. A specific name reads far better than a generic opening.
- A strong opening lineState the role and one sharp reason you are a strong fit, so the reader keeps going.
- The proof paragraphOne or two short paragraphs linking your real results to what this job needs, not a list of duties.
- A closing with a next stepThank them, restate your interest, and invite the interview clearly.
- A sign offA simple professional sign off and your name, with a signature if you are sending a PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a cover letter be?
Half a page to one page. A hiring manager skims it, so three or four tight paragraphs that connect your results to the role beat a long letter that repeats your resume.
Should I tailor the letter to each job?
Yes. The opening line and the proof paragraph should name the specific role and reflect that job's needs. A generic letter sent to everyone is easy to spot and easy to skip.
Are my letter details uploaded anywhere?
No. You write and export the letter in your browser, so your name, history, and the company details stay on your device and are never sent to a server.